
The 401(k) Form 5500 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The Form 5500 discloses 401(k) plan information to the Federal government and plan participants. Employers must understand their plan's filing requirements.
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Government Shocker! The 401(k) Form 5500 May Become Useful Soon
The government is proposing substantial changes to the Form 5500 for 2019. These changes would make 401k information more accessible to stakeholders.
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GAO suggests changes to the Form 5500 to promote clarity and consistency. We agree.
401k service providers dislike Form 5500 because completing the form for clients is like playing a game of Twister. Form 5500 fee disclosures are not consistent with others.
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Form 5500: The Form that Needs Reform
Can Form 5500 be improved? The Frugal Fiduciary thinks so and suggests collecting fee data that can be used in an “apples-to-apples” plan comparison.
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