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This document contains official instructions for Form 5500-SF , Short Form Annual Return/Report of Small Employee Benefit Plan - a form released and collected by the U.S. Department of Labor - Office of Labor-Management Standards.
Q: What is Form 5500-SF?
A: Form 5500-SF is a short form used for filing the Annual Return/Report of Small Employee Benefit Plan.
Q: Who needs to file Form 5500-SF?
A: Small employee benefit plans are required to file Form 5500-SF if certain conditions are met.
Q: What is considered a small employee benefit plan?
A: A small employee benefit plan is a plan with less than 100 participants at the beginning of the plan year.
Q: What information is required on Form 5500-SF?
A: Form 5500-SF requires information about the plan sponsor, plan administrator, plan financials, and compliance with ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code.
Q: When is Form 5500-SF due?
A: Form 5500-SF is generally due by the last day of the seventh month after the plan year ends.
Q: Is there an extension available for filing Form 5500-SF?
A: Yes, a single 2.5-month extension can be requested.
Q: Are there any penalties for not filing Form 5500-SF?
A: Yes, failure to file Form 5500-SF may result in penalties imposed by the Department of Labor and the Internal Revenue Service.
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