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This form is required to be filed for employee benefit plans under sections 104 and 4065 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and sections 6057(b) and 6058(a) of the Internal
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Gather required information about the employee benefit plan.
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Complete the form details including plan sponsor information.
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Provide the plan information such as plan name, type, and number.
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Fill out the financial information including assets and liabilities.
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Report on plan funding and any participants in the plan.
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Review the completed form for accuracy.
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File the form electronically through the EBSA Filing System.

Who needs form 5500?

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Employers who sponsor employee benefit plans.
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Plan administrators of retirement plans.
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Trustees of welfare benefit plans.
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Entities managing multiple employer plans.
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Form 5500 is a document that employee benefit plans must file annually with the U.S. Department of Labor, as well as the Internal Revenue Service. It provides important information about the plan's financial condition, investments, and operations.
Generally, pension and welfare benefit plans with 100 or more participants are required to file Form 5500. However, certain smaller plans and plans that meet specific requirements may also have to file.
To fill out Form 5500, plan administrators should gather required data about the plan’s financials, participants, and operations. The form can be completed online using the Department of Labor's EFAST2 electronic filing system. Detailed instructions and schedules may also need to be filled based on the specific plan characteristics.
The purpose of Form 5500 is to provide the federal government with information about the plan's financial status, to promote compliance with employee benefits laws, and to ensure that the rights of plan participants are maintained.
Form 5500 must report various types of information including plan assets, liabilities, income, expenses, participant counts, and compliance with regulations under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Additional schedules may also be required based on the specifics of the plan.
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