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The document provides instructions for completing Form 5500-EZ, which is the annual return for one-participant retirement plans and foreign plans not subject to ERISA requirements. It outlines filing requirements, compliance updates for the 2016 plan year, and details on how to file the form either electronically or on paper. Key changes include the omission of certain questions for this year and guidance on late filing relief. The document also includes information on penalties for non-filing, how to obtain forms, and resources for assistance.

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Does form 5500-EZ have to be filed electronically?

For the Form 5500-EZ: If you are a one-participant plan or a foreign plan, beginning January 1, 2021, you must file the Form 5500-EZ electronically through EFAST2.

What is reasonable cause for form 5500-EZ?

Reasonable cause basically is a legitimate excuse for not filing on time. This means that you will basically need to convince the IRS that it was impossible for you to file the form due to unforeseen circumstances. Essentially, you did everything a reasonable person could have done to timely file.

Who does not have to file form 5500-EZ?

You do not have to file Form 5500-EZ for the 2024 plan year for a one-participant plan if the total of the plans assets and the assets of all other one-participant plans maintained by the employer at the end of the 2024 plan year does not exceed $250,000, unless 2024 is the final plan year of the plan.

Do all companies have to file a 5500?

In general, all employers who adopt and sponsor a retirement plan governed by ERISA, such as profit-sharing and 401(k) plans, must file a Form 5500 annually with the DOL. Which version of Form 5500 you complete will depend on the size of your business and the structure of your retirement plan.

What is the difference between form 5500 and 5500-EZ?

There are 3 types of Form 5500: Form 5500-EZfor one-participant plans only; Form 5500-SF for plans with fewer than 100 participants; and Form 5500for plans with 100 or more participants. Forms 5500 and 5500-SF must be filed electronically using the DOL ERISA Filing Acceptance System (EFAST2)Opens in a new window.

Who is exempt from filing form 5500-EZ?

One-participant plans that cover a business owner and a spouse, but no other employees, may require Form 5500-EZ. If the total plan assets are $250,000 or less, filing is not necessary.

Who is exempt from filing a form 5500?

One-participant plans that cover a business owner and a spouse, but no other employees, may require Form 5500-EZ. If the total plan assets are $250,000 or less, filing is not necessary. Those who do have to file Form 5500-EZ can do so either electronically or by mail.

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