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The following can be filed online:
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The 2007 Form M-1
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Amended reports for filing years
2003 - 2007
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Final reports for filing years
2003 - 2007
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90-Day origination reports for filing years
2003 - 2007
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Request for extension of filing for the current filing year
Anyone that must file a Form M-1 can file it online.
You will need a unique Personal Identification Number (PIN) which can
be used once only (see next question). Once you've received your PIN (with accompanying access
instructions), you can access the system and set yourself up as a user
by selecting the New User function. This is required for
first-time users to establish themselves on the system and to set up
their profile, which includes confirming general user information, and
choosing the desired account ID and password.
New filers can request a user PIN (to be sent by postal mail) by using the PIN
request form at www.askebsa.dol.gov/mewa/
Yes, if the PIN is lost, a replacement can be requested at
www.askebsa.dol.gov/mewa/ but will be fulfilled by postal mail. The
program will not issue a PIN online.
A PIN is only used once to initially set-up the account. After the
account is created, the PIN can no longer be used. The user will
instead use the username and password he or she chose when setting up
the account to log in.
Yes, all Form M-1 information submitted and transmitted online will
be fully encrypted and secure.
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Each PIN can only be used by one administrator to set up one account.
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One account can be used to submit filings for multiple plans.
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Each account can only be associated with one account ID and password.
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Any user who wishes to access the account must know the account ID and password.
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More than one user can access the same account and its filings at the same time, but everyone must know the account ID and password for that account.
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Care should be taken so that only one person at a time edits a
specific filing. If multiple users edit one filing simultaneously, the
last saved changes will overwrite previous ones.
The user guide link provides additional information on how to use
this system. If you still encounter problems with the electronic filing,
call the e-filing technical help desk at 202.693.8600. If you have
questions on how to complete the Form M-1 please call 202.693.8360.
The instructions link will take you to the official DOL/EBSA filing
instructions for the Form M-1. Further inquiry may be made by calling
the EBSA toll-free hotline at 1.866.275.7922.
Select the Forgot Your Password link on the main login page and
follow the instructions there.
You can save one or more partially completed filings and come back
later to finish them (up to six months).
You can freely edit (or delete) a filing until you mark the box to
submit it for filing and actually submit it. But once a particular
filing has been submitted, no further changes are allowed. If changes
are required, you must file an amended return.
The system will allow you to upload electronic attachments subject to
a 10-megabyte limit on each uploaded file.
MS Office, Corel Suite, or PDF.
An e-mail receipt, with a reference number for the filing, will be
sent to the e-mail address you provide.
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