Should a plan need additional time to complete the form, it can file a
Form 5558 for a 2 1/2-month extension, as long as that form is filed before the original Form 5500 deadline, he says.
Further,
Form 5558 no longer requires an explanation of the need for an extension or a signature.
Note that these extensions cannot be extended further by filing a
Form 5558.
These filers will not need to file
Form 5558, Application for Extension of Time to File Certain Employee Returns, and cannot further extend the automatic transition extension by using
form 5558.
Jul 31 / DB+DC /
Form 5558 (Application for Extension of Time to File Certain Employee Plan Returns) is due-used to apply for extension of time to file Forms 5500 and 5330.
However, taxpayers whose 1999 Form 5500 is due after July 31 will need to file a timely
Form 5558 to obtain a two-and-one-half month extension.
Tip 3) Make sure the employer identification number (EIN) on the Form 5500 is the same as that listed on the
Form 5558 and that they are the same as issued by the IRS.
Jul 31 /
Form 5558 (Application for Extension of Time to File Certain Employee Plan Returns) is due-used to apply for extension of time to file Forms 5500 and 5330.
AUG 1 /
Form 5558 Application for Extension of Time to File Certain Employee Plan Returns is due (used to apply for extension of time to file Forms 5500 and 5330).
However, in response to IRS resource-planning needs, this return category has been expanded and now includes the following additional returns: Form 5330, Return of Initial Excise Taxes Related to Employee Benefit Plans; and
Form 5558, Application for Extension of Time To File Certain Employee Plans Returns.
DEC 15/ Extended deadline for providing Summary Annual Reports to participants if Form 5500 deadline was extended due to filing
Form 5558.
