Agencies Release 2021 Form 5500 Series Documents

On December 29th, 2021, federal agencies released information copies of the 2021 Form 5500 Annual Return Forms. For details, read this news release.

• The Form 5500 is a required disclosure document for pension and welfare benefit plans that are funded, or for welfare benefit plans with more than 100 employees at the beginning of the plan year.
• The Form 5500 and ancillary documents may only be filed using the electronic EFAST2 system.
• Changes for 2021 forms for plans are outlined in the news release and include updates to defined contributions, pooled employer plans, administrative penalties, and Schedule updates.
• 2021 forms  and instructions are accessible via the DOL’s website. 

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