July 25, 2017
Applicable plan sponsors must file Form 5500-series returns on the last day of the seventh month after their plan year ends. As a result, calendar-year plans generally must file by July 31 this year (reporting on the 2016 plan year). Plans may request a 2 ½ month extension to file by submitting Form 5558, Application for Extension of Time to File Certain Employee Plan Returns, by that plan's original due date.
As a reminder, group health plans sponsored by a governmental or church entity are not required to file a Form 5500, as those plans are not subject to ERISA. Additionally, unfunded, insured or combination unfunded and insured health plans with fewer than 100 participants on the first day of the plan year are also exempt from the filing.
NFP has vendors available to assist with filings. Ask your advisor if you need assistance.
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