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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 - Employee Benefits Security Administration. An up-to-date fillable Form 5500-SF is available for download through this link.
Q: What is Form 5500-SF?
A: Form 5500-SF is a short form annual return/report for small employee benefit plans.
Q: Who should file Form 5500-SF?
A: Small employee benefit plans should file Form 5500-SF.
Q: What is the purpose of Form 5500-SF?
A: Form 5500-SF is used to report information about the financial condition, investments, and operations of employee benefit plans.
Q: What information is required on Form 5500-SF?
A: Form 5500-SF requires information about the plan sponsor, plan administrator, financial transactions, and participant data.
Q: When is Form 5500-SF due?
A: Form 5500-SF is due by the last day of the seventh month after the end of the plan year.
Q: Are there any penalties for not filing Form 5500-SF?
A: Yes, there are penalties for not filing or filing a late Form 5500-SF.
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