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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. Portal User Client View

  3. Signing a 5500 Filing

    Overview: There are two methods to sign a completed 5500; you may either sign locally or via the portal. Portal.  To sign via the portal, the filing's preparer sets up a signer(s) to use the ftwilliam.com portal (under  Work with Signers/Port...
  4. Home

    After log-in, users will be taken to the "Home" page where users can: View a list of all company and plans associated with the account Add Company Add Plan Search for a Company and/or Plan Access various Batch services Access ftwPortal Pro ...
  5. How to batch import payee/participant data

    Uploading Payee data in bulk is an efficient way to manage large numbers of Payees. This process is completed through the "Upload/Download Center" and allows for batch uploads, saving time compared to manual entry.  There are two different options...
  6. Sending Documents Through the Portal

  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. Edit Plan

    Once users have completed any necessary updates to the "Edit Company" screen, an existing plan may be selected from the dropdown menu below the company name or a new plan may either be added via the "Add Plan" link from within the "Company Menu" b...
  10. Show History

    On the "Edit Plan" screen, the "Show History" link is a useful feature located below the "Plan Menu" near the upper-right corner of the screen, as highlighted in the image below. Clicking on the "Show History" link opens the "History" screen, ...