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  1. Upload and Download Features

    To upload one or multiple Form 5330s, select the Upload link within the 5330 Box in the 5500 Module.  In the Form 5330 Upload/Download window, users can: Download a sample template and schema CSV files. Download existing Form 5330s ...
  2. Sponsor Portal- Checking E-File Status

    Portal Users are able to check the status of their 5330 filings by selecting the Check 5330 Status  button   on the left side of the screen: Once selected the filing year and description of the forms filed populate in the dropdown menu: NOT...
  3. E-file Status Dashboard Features and Functionality

    The E-File Status Dashboard is a plan-level tool designed to track and manage all active Form 5330 filings for a specific plan and filing year.  Accessing the Dashboard Navigate to the 5500 Module . In the 5330 section , click the E...
  4. Inviting a Portal User to View or Sign the 5330

    Once a portal user has been assigned to the plan with 5330 permissions, a link will appear on the 5330 E-File Status dashboard.  Regardless of lock status, if a user has proper permissions to view/print the Form 5330, a link to invite will ap...
  5. Adding Portal Users / Signers to Form 5330

    There are two primary methods to add a Portal user for viewing or e-filing Form 5330. Method 1: Using the 5500 Menu Navigate to the 5500 menu . Select Work with Signers/Portal Users . If a Form 5500 or 8955-SSA has already be...
  6. Locking Form 5330 for E-filing

    A filing must be locked before it can be e-filed. A green check under the Status column for all associated forms confirms that all edit checks have been passed, allowing the filing to be locked. Locking is not possible if any forms fail the edi...
  7. Running Edit Checks for Form 5330

    Edit checks can be performed on any form or schedule at any time. There are two ways to run and review edit checks: Visual Edit Checks While editing a form or schedule, click Run Edit Checks at the top left of the screen.  This highlight...
  8. Correction for Payer TIN

    Correction for Payer TIN   Note that if users have reported information for an incorrect Payer TIN, that the Payer TIN should be corrected via a letter to the IRS; see the IRS instructions  for details. New for 2014 and current, users will be ...
  9. How to Set Maximum Reminder Days for Notifications

    The Notification Tab in Global Email Settings now includes an option to set a maximum number of days for reminder emails about Portal Messaging, Documents, and 5500 tasks. During the Reminder Period: Emails are sent to users with tas...
  10. Setting Up Notifications in the Global Email Settings

    The purpose for the Reminder/Follow-Up email Notifications is to help you and your clients keep track of what tasks remain on the portal user's ToDo List. To set up Notifications in the Global Emails Settings, you have to be the Master Admin Use...