The premier resource in the field of Form 5500 preparation, 5500 Preparer's Manual will help you handle the required annual Form 5500 filings for both pension benefits and welfare benefit plans. Written by experts in the field of Form 5500 preparation, the 2018 Plan Years edition provides: Up-to-date, line-by-line explanations, making it easy to prepare forms for filings. At-a-glance charts and examples covering key requirements, filing summaries, due dates, penalties, and more. Easy to understand Practice Pointers and Items to Note throughout Prevent filing rejections with all EFAST2 edit checks conveniently noted at each applicable line item. Step-by-step instructions for electronic filing, including electronic signatures, transmission, and accessing government software. Our popular most current NAIC Codes Listing for accurate Schedule A completion. DOL and IRS Internet links throughout for easy reference. The 2018 Plan Years edition has been completely updated to include guidance on: Changes to the 2017 Form 5500 series as well other forms (including Form SS-4 and Form W-12). Overview of proposed Form 5500 modernization changes for 2019 or later plan years as they apply to each schedule. Proposed requirement for 2019 or later Form 5500 reporting for both large and small health plans to file a proposed Schedule J (Group Health Plan Information), in addition to completing certain Form 5500 elements. Late filings, the DOL's Delinquent Filer Voluntary Compliance (DFVC) Program, and the latest IRS rules that must be satisfied in order to qualify for full relief under DFVC. How to qualify for relief from the audit requirements that apply to small pension plans. DOL Fiduciary Rule updates and implementation effective dates. Administrative guidelines to address situations where plan participants are due their benefit but cannot be located. The latest model language issued for summary annual reports and annual funding notice disclosures required of certain plans. And much more! Previous Edition: 5500 Preparer's Manual for 2017 Plan Years, ISBN 9781454898832

The premier resource in the field of Form 5500 preparation, 5500 Preparer's Manual will help you handle the required annual Form 5500 filings for both pension benefits and welfare benefit plans. Written by an expert in the field of Form 5500 preparation, the 2016 Plan Years edition provides: Up-to-date, line-by-line explanations, making it easy to prepare forms for filings At-a-glance charts and examples covering key requirements, filing summaries, due dates, penalties, and more Step-by-step instructions for electronic filing, including electronic signatures, transmission, and accessing government software And more The 2016 Plan Years edition has been completely updated to include guidance on: Discussion of the Form 5500 2019 plan year proposed modernization changes DOL proposed annual compliance reporting for small plans that are currently exempt from annual reporting to file a newly proposed Schedule J (Group Health Plan Information), in addition to completing certain Form 5500 elements Detailed listings of ERISA and non-ERISA health and welfare benefits to clarify which are required to be reported on a Form 5500 filing ERISA Filing Acceptance System 2 (EFAST2) processes and requirements for mandatory electronic filing and how to amend the Form 5500 filings using the electronic system Late filings, the DOL's Delinquent Filer Voluntary Compliance (DFVC) Program, and the latest IRS rules that must be satisfied in order to qualify for full relief under DFVC Information about the new IRS compliance questions appearing on Form 5500-EZ as well as Schedules H, I, and R and which items should not be completed for 2016 plan years How to qualify for relief from the audit requirements that apply to small pension plans And much more

The premier resource in the field of Form 5500 preparation, 5500 Preparer's Manual will help you handle the required annual Form 5500 filings for both pension benefits and welfare benefit plans. Written by an expert in the field of Form 5500 preparation, the 2015 Plan Years edition provides: Up-to-date, line-by-line explanations, making it easy to prepare forms for filings At-a-glance charts and examples covering key requirements, filing summaries, due dates, penalties, and more Step-by-step instructions for electronic filing, including electronic signatures, transmission, and accessing government software And more! The 2015 Plan Years edition has been completely updated to include guidance on: ERISA Filing Acceptance System 2 (EFAST2) processes and requirements for mandatory electronic filing and how to amend the Form 5500 filings using the electronic system Late filings, the DOLand’s Delinquent Filer Voluntary Compliance (DFVC) Program, and the latest IRS rules that must be satisfied in order to qualify for full relief under DFVC Information about the new IRS compliance questions appearing on Form 5500-EZ as well as Schedules H, I, and R and why it may be advisable to forego completing those items for 2015 plan years How to qualify for relief from the audit requirements that apply to small pension plans How to prepare and submit current and late filings of the Form 8955-SSA, as well as the mandatory electronic filing rules that apply to most filers The attachment to Form 5500 series that identifies employers participating in multiple employer plans (MEPs) The latest model language issued for summary annual reports and annual funding notice disclosures required of certain plans And much more

The premier resource in the field of Form 5500 preparation, 5500 Preparer's Manual will help you handle the required annual Form 5500 filings for both pension benefits and welfare benefit plans. Written by an expert in the field of Form 5500 preparation, the 2014 Plan Years edition provides: Up-to-date, line-by-line explanations, making it easy to prepare forms for filings At-a-glance charts and examples covering key requirements, filing summaries, due dates, penalties, and more Step-by-step instructions for electronic filing, including electronic signatures, transmission, and accessing government software And more! The 2014 Plan Years edition has been completely updated to include guidance on: ERISA Filing Acceptance System 2 (EFAST2) processes and requirements for mandatory electronic filing and how to amend the Form 5500 filings using the electronic system Late filings, the DOL's Delinquent Filer Voluntary Compliance (DFVC) Program, and the latest IRS rules that must be satisfied in order to qualify for full relief under DFVC How to qualify for relief from the audit requirements that apply to small pension plans How to prepare and submit current and late filings of the Form 8955-SSA, as well as the new mandatory electronic filing rules that apply to most filers The new attachment to Form 5500 series that identifies employers participating in multiple employer plans (MEPs) The latest model language issued for summary annual reports and annual funding notice disclosures required of certain plans And much more! Written by an expert in the field of 5500 Form Preparation! Janice M. Wegesin is President of JMW Consulting, Inc., a firm that specializes in qualified retirement plan compliance. Ms. Wegesin has more than 30 years of experience in the retirement plan area, and is an active member of the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries (ASPPA), and the National Institute of Pension Administrators (NIPA). She is a Certified Pension Consultant and an Enrolled Agent enrolled to practice before the Internal Revenue Service.

The premier resource in the field of Form 5500 preparation, 5500 Preparer's Manual will help you handle the required annual Form 5500 filings for both pension benefits and welfare benefit plans. Written by experts in the field of Form 5500 preparation, the 2017 Plan Years edition provides: Up-to-date, line-by-line explanations, making it easy to prepare forms for filings. At-a-glance charts and examples covering key requirements, filing summaries, due dates, penalties, and more. Easy to understand Practice Pointers and Items to Note throughout Prevent filing rejections with all EFAST2 edit checks conveniently noted at each applicable line item. Step-by-step instructions for electronic filing, including electronic signatures, transmission, and accessing government software. Our popular most current NAIC Codes Listing for accurate Schedule A completion. DOL and IRS Internet links throughout for easy reference. The 2017 Plan Years edition has been completely updated to include guidance on: Changes to the 2017 Form 5500 series as well other forms (including Form SS-4 and Form W-12). Overview of proposed Form 5500 modernization changes for 2019 or later plan years as they apply to each schedule. Proposed requirement for 2019 or later Form 5500 reporting for both large and small health plans to file a proposed Schedule J (Group Health Plan Information), in addition to completing certain Form 5500 elements. Late filings, the DOL's Delinquent Filer Voluntary Compliance (DFVC) Program, and the latest IRS rules that must be satisfied in order to qualify for full relief under DFVC. How to qualify for relief from the audit requirements that apply to small pension plans. DOL Fiduciary Rule updates and implementation effective dates. Administrative guidelines to address situations where plan participants are due their benefit but cannot be located. The latest model language issued for summary annual reports and annual funding notice disclosures required of certain plans. And much more! Previous Edition: 5500 Preparer's Manual for 2016 Plan Years, ISBN 9781454883654