EBSA to Host Webcast on Form 5500
January 14, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The
U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA)
will host a free Webcast January 21 at 1:00 p.m. on 2009 Form 5500 and electronic
filing requirements.
An EBSA news release said the Webcast will help employers, plan administrators, and service providers prepare for
changes to the Form 5500 and electronic filing requirement that begin with the
2009 plan year filings. The
Webcast will provide more
details about changes to the Form 5500 and its filing process as well as
introduce participants to the new EFAST electronic filing system (see EFAST2 Ready for Online Form 5500 Filings).
In
addition, EBSA said staff
will address questions received from the public and provide practical tips for
using EFAST2.
Registration for the
Webcast is required. To register, go to http://www.dol.gov/ebsa
and click on "Getting Ready for 2009 Form 5500 and Electronic Filing, Part
IV Webcast" under Compliance Assistance Webcasts/Seminars/Workshops.
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