U.S. Department of Labor to host webcast on electronic filing requirements for Form 5500

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U.S. Department of Labor to host webcast on electronic filing requirements for Form 5500

The following news release was published by the Employee Benefits Security Administration on June 8, 2009. It is reproduced in full below.

Washington – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) will host a free webcast to assist plan sponsors and service providers with upcoming changes to the Form 5500 and electronic filing requirements that start with the 2009 plan year filings.

The webcast will focus on frequently asked questions about preparation of the Form 5500, preparation for electronic filing and the new EFAST2 system – also known as the ERISA Filing Acceptance System. The discussion will highlight new features of the Delinquent Filer Voluntary Compliance Program, the new Form 5500 SF and certain schedules, and the process of transition from EFAST to EFAST2.

This event is open to news media.

What: Webcast on the 2009 Form 5500 and electronic filing Who: Employers and plan professionals When: June 11, 1 to 3 p.m. EDT Where: Live over the Internet at the URL below How: Registration is required and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit EBSA’s Web site at www.dol.gov/ebsa and click on the listing under Compliance Workshops, Seminars and Webcasts.

More Information: Employers and plan administrators should call 202.693.8660.

Source: Employee Benefits Security Administration

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