2017 Instructions for Form 5500 Annual Return/Report of Employee Benefit Plan

This document provides the instructions for filing the 2017 Form 5500, which is the annual return/report for employee benefit plans. It covers who must file, when to file, the electronic filing requirement, the different schedules and attachments that may be required, and detailed line-by-line instructions for completing the form. The instructions also address topics such as plan characteristics, financial information, compliance questions, and pension funding compliance.