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The U. S. Department of Labor's Pension and
Welfare Benefits Administration (PWBA) today released the EFAST-1 application
form and instructions for electronic filers of the Form 5500 Series under the
ERISA Filing Acceptance System (EFAST). Starting with the 1999 Form 5500 and
5500-EZ, filers interested in electronically filing the annual return/report
forms must submit the Form EFAST-1.
The EFAST-1 application form must be used by
individuals who sign the Form 5500 or Form 5500EZ to apply for an electronic
signature and by persons who apply for codes to be EFAST transmitters or
software developers.
Copies of the EFAST-1 application form may be
downloaded from PWBA's EFAST website at www.efast.dol.gov under the "What's New"
section. Downloaded copies can be filled in using a computer or by hand and
mailed to the PWBA address listed on the EFAST website. The website also
contains an up-to-date list of software developers who can provide approved
computer software for completing the "machine print" versions of the 1999
Form 5500 and Form 5500-EZ.
PWBA also will shortly publish a Federal Register
Notice concerning interim approval by the Office of Management and Budget of
Form EFAST-1 under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
For information about the Form 5500, electronic
filing and processing of the forms, contact the EFAST Help Desk at
202/219-8770. |
