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  1. Adding Multiple 5330 Forms

    To add Form 5330, begin by navigating to the 5500 Module for the specific plan year being filed. The 5330 option is located on the right side of the screen, under the 8955-SSA section. Select the +Add 5330 link in the Draft-Edit column.   A...
  2. How to Batch Import Payer Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TINs)

    For a large number of Payers, Payer TINs and related data can be uploaded in batch mode. Companies and plans must already be set up in the system before proceeding. NOTE: New users without plans set up can send a list of client EINs to suppo...
  3. Adding Additional Schedule C P4/5

    Additional  pages 4 and 5 have been added to accommodate any Schedule C transactions that exceed the available space on Form 5330. Previously, these transactions were included as attachments, but they must now be entered directly on the form, as...
  4. Amending a Form 5330 Filing

    To amend a filing that was originally e-filed via ftwilliam.com, navigate to the E-File Status page of the 5330 section.   Once on the E-file Status page, scroll to the far right of the grid and sel...
  5. Preparing for E-file

  6. 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 ...
  7. 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...
  8. Form 5558 Edit Status and Filing Status

    As of the 2024 filing year, Form 5558 can be e-filed through the EFAST2 system. This feature is not available for prior years or off-calendar plans using the 2023 Forms.  Please Note: The filing of form 5558 is a separate filing feat...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...