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News Release

U.S. Department of Labor to host third webcast on preparing for 2009 Form 5500 and electronic filing requirements

Washington – The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) will host a free webcast November 5 to help employers, plan administrators and service providers prepare for changes to the Form 5500 and electronic filing requirement that begin with the 2009 plan year filings.

The Department of Labor will offer webcasts and other educational outreach throughout the year. This third webcast will provide more details about preparing the Form 5500 and getting ready for the new electronic filing system. An important part of the discussion will focus on the Schedule C and the impact on 403(b) plans.

In addition, EBSA staff will address questions received from the public and provide practical tips for using the new ERISA Filing Acceptance System - known as EFAST2. EFAST2 will receive only electronic filing submissions.

This event is open to news media.

What:

Webcast on Form 5500 and Electronic Filing Requirements

Who:

Employers and plan professionals

When:

November 5, 2009; 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. EST

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 "Getting Ready for 2009 Form 5500 and Electronic Filing, Part III Webcast" under Compliance Assistance Webcasts/Seminars/Workshops.

More
Information:

Call 202.693.8660

Agency
Employee Benefits Security Administration
Date
October 27, 2009
Release Number
EBSA-09-2501