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Announcement

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

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.

U.S. Department of Labor news releases are accessible on the Department's Newsroom page. The information in this news release will be made available in alternate format (large print, Braille, audio tape or disc) from the COAST office upon request. Please specify which news release when placing your request at 202.693.7828 or TTY 202.693.7755. The Labor Department is committed to providing America's employers and employees with easy access to understandable information on how to comply with its laws and regulations. For more information, please visit the Department's Compliance Assistance page.

Agency
Employee Benefits Security Administration
Date
June 8, 2009
Release Number
09-609-NAT