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  1. Form 5330 Portal E-filing Experience

    Once a filing is locked and a signer is invited, the portal can be accessed using the link in the invitation, along with a username and password. On the first login, the signer will be asked to answer three security questions and set a new passw...
  2. Adding Default Paid Preparers

    The ftwilliam.com software will allow you to set up default Paid Preparers to select for use on the Forms 5330 and 720. To add default reps, click on 'Edit IRS Reps' under the 'DRAFT-EDIT' column within the "Other Forms" box. Next, click on "Add...
  3. Annual Questionnaire Information and Batch Processing

  4. Compliance Census and Batch Options

  5. Portal Document and DocPrint Batch Options

  6. Sending Documents Through the Portal

  7. Confirmation, Notification, and Reminder Emails

  8. Global Email Settings

  9. Permissions, Contact Types, and Document Classifications

  10. Form 8453-TE

    The Form 8453-TE, found in the Final column of each Form 5330 filing, serves as a declaration of authorization for electronic filing with required signatures and details.  This non-editable form auto-populates using information from the Form 53...