October 01, 2019
On September 13, 2019, the IRS published a draft version of the instructions for 2019 Form 8955-SSA, Annual Registration Statement Identifying Separated Participants with Deferred Vested Benefits. As background, Form 8955-SSA is used to report information about participants who separated from service during the plan year and are entitled to deferred vested benefits under the retirement plan. This draft of the instructions is only for informational purposes and may not be used for 2019 Form 8955-SSA filings, but employers should familiarize themselves with the instructions in preparation for 2019 plan year filings.
The IRS does not appear to have made any changes to this year’s instructions. While many employers outsource the preparation and filing of this form, employers should also familiarize themselves with the form’s requirements and work closely with outside vendors to collect the applicable information.
Draft Instructions for 2019 Form 8955-SSA »