Part 3. Submission Processing

Chapter 24. ISRP System

Section 27. EPMF Return Processing Form 5500-EZ

3.24.27 EPMF Return Processing Form 5500-EZ

Manual Transmittal

December 21, 2023

Purpose

(1) This transmits revised IRM 3.24.27, ISRP System - EPMF Return Processing Form 5500-EZ.

Material Changes

(1) IRM 3.24.27.2.1(2) – Updated TAS SLA link.

(2) IRM 3.24.27.13(1) – Updated instruction link IRM 3.24.38 for Dates.

(3) IRM 3.24.27.13(2) – Removed instructions.

(4) Exhibit 3.24.27-2 – Added Form 5500-EZ Part I, Boxes B and Box E to Section 01 Form 5500-EZ table.

(5) Exhibit 3.24.27-5 – Removed Name of Trust and Trust’s Employer Identification Number (EIN) from Section 04 Form 5500-EZ.

(6) Exhibit 3.24.27-5 – Renumbered Section 04 Form 5500-EZ, Prompt and Instructions to match Form 5500-EZ.

(7) Exhibit 3.24.27-5 – Renumbered element numbers.

(8) Exhibit 3.24.27-6 – Renumbered Section 05 Form 5500-EZ, Prompt and Instructions to match Form 5500-EZ.

(9) Exhibit 3.24.27-6 – Added Form 5500-EZ Part V, Line 12 - Opinion Letter Date and Opinion Letter Serial Number to Section 05 Form 5500-EZ table.

(10) Various grammatical, editorial, date and link corrections throughout.

Effect on Other Documents

IRM 3.24.27 dated October 24, 2022 is superseded.

Audience

ISRP Data Transcribers working Employee Plans Returns.
Wage and Investment

Effective Date

(01-01-2024)

Jennifer A. Jett
Director, Business Systems Planning
Government Entities and Shared Services
Tax Exempt and Government Entities

3.24.27.1 (01-01-2023)

Program Scope and Objectives

  1. Purpose - Instructions for transcribing and verifying data from block control documents and returns for the Employee Plan Master File Processing of the Form 5500-EZ, Annual Return of A One-Participant (Owners/Partners and Their Spouses) Retirement Plan or A Foreign Plan, using the Integrated Submission and Remittance Processing (ISRP) system.

  2. Audience - Exempt Organization Data Transcribers at the Ogden Campus is the primary audience for this IRM.

  3. Policy Owner - The Director, Tax Exempt/Government Entities (TE/GE), Business Systems Planning (BSP).

  4. Stakeholders - TE/GE Employee Plan Headquarters who rely on transcription of Employee Plan returns.

  5. Transcription operators may also need to refer to IRM 3.24.38, BMF General Instructions, for general procedures. If IRM 3.24.27 and IRM 3.24.38 conflict, IRM 3.24.27 takes precedence.

3.24.27.2 (01-01-2023)

Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

  1. National Service Level Agreements (SLA) have been established between Operating Divisions. Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) SLA and Tax Exempt and Government Entities - Wage and Investment Service Level Agreement (SLA) contain specifics regarding SLA that pertain to activities performed by use of IRM 3.24.27, ISRP System - EPMF Return Processing Form 5500-EZ.

  2. The purpose of this SLA is to identify a set of processing customer service targets which the Wage and Investment Operating Division (W&I) and the Tax Exempt and Government Entities (TE/GE) operating divisions agree are an acceptable level of service for the term of the agreement.

3.24.27.2.1 (01-01-2024)

Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) SLA

  1. The National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) has reached agreements with the Commissioners of the Wage & Investment (W&I) Division, Small Business & Self-Employed (SB/SE) Division, Tax Exempt & Government Entities (TE/GE) Division, Criminal Investigation (CI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Independent Office of Appeals and Large Business and International Division (LB&I) Divisions. This Service Level Agreement (SLA) outlines the procedures and responsibilities for the processing of Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) casework when either the statutory or the delegated authority to complete case transactions is outside TAS.

  2. The TAS SLA is in IRM 25.30.7, Service Level Agreement between the Tax Exempt & Government Entities Division and the Taxpayer Advocate Service, and procedures are in IRM 13, Taxpayer Advocate Service.

3.24.27.2.2 (01-01-2023)

TAS is an Independent Organization

  1. The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is an independent organization within the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), led by the National Taxpayer Advocate. Its job is to protect taxpayers’ rights by striving to ensure that every taxpayer is treated fairly and knows and understands their rights under the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TBOR). TAS offers free help to taxpayers, including when taxpayers face financial difficulties due to an IRS problem, when they are unable to resolve tax problems, they haven’t been able to resolve on their own, or when they need assistance to address an IRS system, process, or procedure that is not functioning as it should. TAS has at least one taxpayer advocate office located in every state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

    • Taxpayers have the right to expect the tax system to consider facts and circumstances that might affect their underlying liabilities, ability to pay, or ability to provide information timely. Taxpayers have the right to receive assistance from the Taxpayer Advocate Service if they are experiencing financial difficulty or if the IRS has not resolved their tax issues properly and timely through its normal channels.

    • Taxpayers have the right to receive prompt, courteous, and professional assistance in their dealings with the IRS, to be spoken to in a way they can easily understand, to receive clear and easily understandable communications from the IRS, and to speak to a supervisor about inadequate service.

3.24.27.2.3 (01-01-2023)

Operations Assistance Requests (OAR)

  1. The TAS uses Form 12412, Operations Assistance Request (OAR), to start the OAR process of referring a case to the Wage and Investment (W&I) Division, to affect their solution of the taxpayer’s problem. For more information, refer to IRM 13.1.19, Advocating With Operations Assistance Requests (OARs).

  2. For cases requiring an OAR:

    1. TAS will complete Form 12412 and forward the case to the Operating Division Liaison using Form 3210, Document Transmittal.

    2. The Operating Division Liaison will review the case, assign it to the appropriate area, and monitor the case through its conclusion.

  3. Make every effort to acknowledge and resolve the requested OAR actions within the SLA time frames as listed on Form 12412.

    1. EXPEDITE PROCESSING
      •When TAS requests expedite processing, the Operating Division (OD) or Functional Liaison acknowledges receipt using Form 3210, secure e-mail, facsimile, or by telephone to acknowledge receipt and to provide the name and phone number of the IRS employee assigned to work the case within one (1) day of receipt of the OAR involving any TAS case that has “EXPEDITE notated under the actual Criteria Code in the Criteria Code box on the Form 12412.
      •The OD/Function Liaison will provide, within three workdays of acknowledging receipt of the OAR, a decision on whether of not they will provide the relief requested. The decision will be in writing, facsimile, secure email or hand delivery to the TAS Case Advocate.

    2. NON-EXPEDITE PROCESSING
      •If TAS does not request expedite processing, the OD/Function Liaison will use Form 3210, secure email, facsimile, or by telephone, to both acknowledge receipt and to provide the name and phone number of the IRS employee assigned to work the case within three (3) workdays of receipt of a non-expedited TAS OAR.

  4. If necessary, the assigned employee/manager may contact the TAS employee and negotiate the completion date in resolving the OAR actions.

    1. Assigned employee: If you cannot resolve a taxpayer’s case by the requested time frame or by a negotiated extension date, immediately notify your manager.

    2. Assigned manager/employee: Work with the TAS contact listed on Form 12412 to agree on time frames based on the case’s facts and circumstances.

    3. Assigned manager/employee: Discuss the findings final case disposition recommendation with the appropriate TAS contact. The TAS contact communicates the final decision on the case to the taxpayer. However, you may also notify the taxpayer the decision.

    4. Assigned employee/manager: If the TAS contact and you cannot agree on how to resolve the taxpayer’s problem, elevate any disagreement to your manager. The TAS employee will also elevate this disagreement to their manager who discusses it with the appropriate Operating Division manager.

    5. Upon case resolution, the TEGE employee assigned the OAR completes section VI of Form 12412 and returns it to the TAS case advocate. Return the Form 12412 within three (3) workdays from the date that all actions are complete and transactions posted.

  5. For more detailed information, refer to, IRM 13, Taxpayer Advocate Service.

3.24.27.3 (01-01-2023)

Control Documents

  1. The following is a list of the control documents from which data may be transcribed. Block control documents are a source of transcribed data. Here is a sample:

    1. Form 813, Document Register.

    2. Form 1332, Block and Selection Record.

    3. Form 3893, Re-Entry Document Control.

3.24.27.3.1 (01-01-2023)

Source Documents

  1. You will be transcribing data from the Form 5500-EZ.

3.24.27.3.2 (01-01-2023)

Forms/Program Numbers/Tax Class Doc. Codes

  1. Refer to the table below for the form, program, tax class, and document codes.

    Form Program Number Tax Class Doc. Codes
    5500-EZ 72840 0, 31
    5500-EZ 72841 0, 31

3.24.27.4 (01-01-2023)

Specific Instructions for Entry of Data

  1. This section provides specific instructions for entering data.

3.24.27.5 (01-01-2023)

Must Enter Fields

  1. Some fields require entry of data. These fields are MUST ENTER fields. We indicate these in the Transcription Operation sheets with stars (******). See IRM 3.24.38, ISRP System - BMF General Instructions, for procedures related to MUST ENTER Fields.

3.24.27.6 (01-01-2023)

Name Control

  1. Enter the Name Control as follows:

    1. Enter the four-character Name Control indented, underlined, or edited in the Employer's Name Line area in the Name Control (NC) field. The name control always is the first four characters of the Employer's Name Line found in 2a. You do not need to press <ENTER> if four characters are entered.

      Note:

      If Line 2a is blank, enter from Line 1a.

    2. If the Name Control is missing or illegible, enter one period, then press <ENTER>.

    3. If fewer than four characters, enter those shown and press <ENTER>.

    4. Disregard the word "The" in the Name Control only when more than one word follows.

      Example:

      Name: The Orange Tree, Name Control: ORAN. See IRM 3.24.38, Name Line Entries, for more information.

    5. Include the word "The" when it is followed only by one word.

      Example:

      Name: The Hawk, Name Control: THEH. See IRM 3.24.38.

3.24.27.7 (01-01-2023)

Enhanced-Entity Index File (E-EIF)

  1. Input all Form 5500-EZ returns into the ISRP system as a long entity. Check "No" for the Entity Index File (EIF) indicator on the ISRP system. Bypass the EIF check until further notice.

    Note:

    For more information see IRM 3.24.38, E-EIF Check, for Enhanced-Entity Index File processing.

  2. If we transcribe any part of the address (including the ZIP Code), enter the complete address. This applies to pre-printed labels or handwritten documents.

  3. If two addresses are present, enter the address underlined as the Street Address, City, State and ZIP code.

  4. Enter the Major City Code if the city is in the designated district. For Major City Codes, see IRM 3.24.38-3, Major City Codes and IRM 3.24.38-4, Major City Codes (MCCs) for which City/State Generation Fails - Use MCC.

  5. These procedures affect Form 5500-EZ.

3.24.27.8 (01-01-2023)

Name Control Check Against Enhanced-Entity Index File (E-EIF)

  1. If you enter a document with a Name Control rather than a Check Digit, the system accesses the E-EIF to determine if the account is already on the Master File. This procedure reduces the number of unpostables.

    1. The system accesses E-EIF. During this time, screen activity occurs. You cannot make entries into the terminal.

    2. When the check completes, the next prompt appears and you may continue with data entry.

    3. If it locates the account, it replaces the Name Control entered and the Check Digit appears in the Check Digit field on the screen. The EIN/Check Digit/Name Control fields bypass verification.

    4. If it does not locate the account, the Name Control remains on the screen as entered.

3.24.27.9 (01-01-2023)

Instructions for Entering Address

  1. For standard rules and abbreviations for entering an address, see IRM 3.24.38.

    Note:

    Always enter the address, even if the following are present, transaction codes (TC 013, 015, 016), CCC "G" and/or purple editing.

  2. Instructions for entering US Possession addresses and state abbreviations (these are not considered as foreign). See Exhibit 3.24.27-10, US Possessions and Abbreviation, for a complete list.

    1. General rules for transcribing entity documents apply.

    2. Ensure ZIP Code is entered.

    3. State field must contain a valid state abbreviation.

    Example of Addresses Not Considered as Foreign

    City State ZIP Code
    San Juan PR 00901
    Kingshill VI 00850
    Agana GU 96910
     

3.24.27.9.1 (01-01-2023)

Foreign Address Procedures

  1. ISRP enters the address fields on a foreign address. For more information, see IRM 3.24.38, Foreign Address.

3.24.27.10 (01-01-2023)

Money/Numeric Fields

  1. All Fields are DOLLARS, unless otherwise specified.

  2. If multiple or illegible amounts appear in a field, leave blank and press <Enter>.

3.24.27.11 (01-01-2023)

Special Characters

  1. The ISRP system does not allow the input of certain "Special Characters" . Refer to IRM 3.24.38, Name Line Entries, for instructions on entering "Special Characters" .

3.24.27.12 (01-01-2023)

Telephone Numbers

  1. Enter the 10-digit phone number shown. Refer to IRM 3.24.38, Telephone Numbers, for instruction on entering phone numbers. If fewer than 10 digits, press <Enter>.

3.24.27.13 (01-01-2024)

Dates

  1. To enter all Dates, Follow IRM 3.24.38, Data Entry Information - Date, IRS Received Date, Tax Year and Tax Period Fields.

3.24.27.14 (01-01-2023)

Yes/No Boxes

  1. Enter all Yes/No boxes as follows:

    1. "1" if checked yes.

    2. "2" if checked no.

    3. If both boxes are checked, blank or N/A, press <Enter> only.

3.24.27.15 (01-01-2023)

ISRP Transcription Operation Sheets

  1. The following exhibits represent specific data entry procedures.

Exhibit 3.24.27-1

Block Header Data Entry

The source document or record for the following table is Form 813 or 1332 for original input documents or Form 3893 for reentry documents.

Elem. No. Data Element Name Prompt Fld. Term. Instructions
(1) SC Block Control ABC (auto) The screen displays the ABC entered in the EOP Dialog box, as described in IRM 3.24.38. You cannot change it.
(2) Block DLN DLN <ENTER> Enter the first 11 digits as shown:

  1. Form 813, Block DLN box.

  2. Form 1332, Document Locator Number box.

  3. Form 3893, box 2, Document locator number.
(3) Batch Number BATCH <ENTER> Enter the batch number as follows:

  1. Form 813, Batch Ctr. Number box.

  2. Form 1332, Batch control number box.

  3. Form 3893, box 3, Batch number.

  4. If not present, secure the number from the batch transmittal sheet.
(4) Document Count COUNT <ENTER> Enter the document count as follows:

  1. Forms 813, 1332 the circled serial number. If a full block (100 documents) or if a number is not circled, enter 100.

  2. Form 3893, box 4, Document Count.
(5) Pre-journalized Credit Amount CR <ENTER> Enter the amount shown:

  1. Form 813 - shown as the Total Credit Amount or if adjusted, enter the adjusted total.

  2. Form 3893, box 5, Credit amount.

  3. ENTER DOLLARS.
(6) Filling <ENTER>'s   <ENTER><ENTER><ENTER><ENTER><ENTER> Press <ENTER> 5 times.
(7) Source Code SOURCE <ENTER> If the control document is a Form 3893, and box 11 is checked, enter as follows:

  1. R = "Reprocessable" box checked.

  2. N = "Reinput of Unpostable Document" box checked.

  3. 4 = "SC reinput" box checked.

  4. None of the boxes checked, consult your supervisor, who determines if you need a Source Code.
(8) Year Digit YEAR <ENTER> If the control document is a Form 3893, enter the digit from box 12 (current or otherwise).

  1. This is a MUST ENTER field if the Source Code is "R" , "N" , or "4" .
(9) Filling <ENTER>   <ENTER> Press <ENTER> once.
(10) RPS Indicator RPS <ENTER> Enter a "2" if:

  1. Forms 813, 1332 - "RPS" is edited or stamped in the upper center margin, or "RPS" is in the header of the Form 1332.

  2. Form 3893 - box 13 is checked.
Exhibit 3.24.27-2

Section 01 Form 5500-EZ

The source document or record for the following table is Form 5500-EZ.

Elem. No. Data Element Name Prompt Fld. Term. Instructions
(1) Section Number SECT: (auto) Section "01" will always be generated. No entry is required.
(2) Serial Number SER# <ENTER> Enter the last two digits of the 13-digit DLN from the upper portion of the form.
(3) Check Digit CD <ENTER> Enter the Check Digit if present.

  1. If not present, press <ENTER>.

  2. See narrative portion of IRM 3.24.27.8, for procedures.
(4) Name Control 2ANC <ENTER> Enter the underlined or edited Name Control from Line 2a. See narrative portion of IRM 3.24.27.6, Name Control, for procedures.

Note:

If Line 2a is blank, enter from Line 1a.
(5) Employer Identification Number (EIN) 2BEIN <ENTER> ★★★★★★ Enter the EIN from Line 2b.

  1. See standard rules in IRM 3.24.38.

  2. For error message INVALID CHECK DIGIT, see the narrative portion of IRM 3.24.27.
(6) Plan Number 1BPL# <ENTER> Enter the plan number from Line 1b. The plan number is a three-digit field.

  1. If the plan number is incomplete, more or fewer than three-digits, press <Enter>.

  2. If there is more than one plan number present enter the first plan number.
(7) Address Check ADDRESS CHECK? <ENTER> Always Enter "N" .
(8) Street Key STREET KEY <ENTER> See IRM 3.24.38, for procedures.
(9) ZIP Key ZIP KEY <ENTER> See IRM 3.24.38, for procedures.
(10) Tax Period Ending TAXPR <ENTER> Enter the edited digits in YYYYMM format from the upper right above block A.

  1. For special instructions, see IRM 3.24.38.

  2. If not edited, enter current processing year.
(11) Plan Year Beginning Date BEGDATE <ENTER> Enter the plan year beginning date in MMDDYYYY format shown above Line A. If illegible, missing, or incomplete, press <Enter>.
(12) Plan Year Ending Date ENDDATE <ENTER> Enter the plan year ending date in MMDDYYYY format shown above Line A. If illegible, missing, or incomplete, press <Enter>.
(13) Received Date RDATE <ENTER> ★★★★★★ Enter received date in MMDDYYYY format.

  1. Stamped on the face of the return.

  2. Edited on the face of the return.

  3. Printed via a cash register in the upper right corner.

  4. For special instructions, see IRM 3.24.38.
(14) Computer Condition Code CCC <ENTER> Enter the edited characters from the Part II box in the middle of the form.

  1. If a CCC "G" is edited, enter the CCC "G" and enter Sections 01, 02, 03, 04 and 05.

  2. If a CCC "1" is edited, enter the CCC "1" and enter the elements shown in Exhibit 3.24.27-7.

  3. If CCC "G" and CCC "1" are present pick up both CCC's and follow the instructions for CCC "1" . See Exhibit 3.24.27-7.
(15) Line A (1), First Return Filed LA(1) <ENTER> Enter a "1" if the box is checked for Line A(1).
(16) Line A (2), Amended Return LA(2) <ENTER> Enter a "1" if the box is checked for Line A(2).
(17) Line A (3), Final Return Filed LA(3) <ENTER> Enter a "1" if the box is checked for Line A(3).
(18) Line A (4), Short Plan Year Return LA(4) <ENTER> Enter a "1" if the box is checked for Line A(4).
(19) Filing under Form 5558 Extension of Time LB1 <ENTER> Enter a 1 if the box is checked for Line B1, Form 5558.
(20) Filing under Automatic Extension of Time LB2 <ENTER> Enter a 1 if the box is checked for Line B2, Automatic Extension.
(21) Filing under Special Extension of Time LB3 <ENTER> Enter a 1 if the box is checked for Line B3, Special Extension.
(22) Foreign Plan Indicator LNC <ENTER> ★★★★★★ Enter the edited number from the right of the box.
(23) IRS Late Filer Penalty Relief Program LD <ENTER> Enter a "1" if the box is checked for Line D.
(24) Secure Act 201 LE <ENTER> Enter a 1 if the box is checked for Line E.
(25) Date Plan First Became Effective 1CDATE <ENTER> Enter the date in MMDDYYYY format from Part II, Line 1c. If the date is incomplete, missing, or illegible leave blank, press enter and continue processing.
(26) Employer's Telephone Number L2C <ENTER> Enter the telephone number from Part II, Line 2c.
(27) Business Code L2D <ENTER> Enter the Business Code from Part II, Line 2d. A Business Code is a six-digit numeric field.

  1. If the Business Code is incomplete, more or fewer than six digits, press enter.

  2. If an alpha is present, press enter.

  3. If there is more than one business code present, enter the first business code.
(28) Action Code ERS <ENTER> Enter the codes shown in the bottom left margin.
(29) Audit Code BOTMID <ENTER> Enter the codes shown in the bottom center margin.
(30) Signature Indicator SIGN <ENTER> Enter the edited number on the bottom right of the first page of the return.

  • "1" if the return is signed, printed or stamped.

  • "2" if it is not signed.
Exhibit 3.24.27-3

Section 02 Form 5500-EZ

The source document or record for the following table is Form 5500-EZ.

Elem. No. Data Element Name Prompt Fld. Term. Instructions
(1) Section Number SECT: <ENTER> <ENTER> If already present on the screen; otherwise enter "02" always.
(2) Name of Plan 1ANAME <ENTER> Enter the Plan Name from Part II, Line 1a. Input up to 35 characters. Abbreviate as needed. Input remaining name on the continuation line.

Note:

Do not include any address information.
(3) Name of Plan Continued 1ACONT <ENTER> Enter the Plan Name from Part II, Line 1a. Input as much of the remainder of name as fits.
(4) Employer’s Name 2ANAME <ENTER> Enter the Employer’s Name from Part II, Line 2a. See IRM 3.24.27.6.
(5) Employer’s Name Continued 2ANAMECONT <ENTER> Enter the Employer’s Name from Part II, Line 2a continued.
(6) Sort Name
(Trade Name)		 2ASRT <ENTER> Enter the Sort Name from Part II, Line 2a, Trade name of business.
(7) Care of Name Line 2AC/O <ENTER> Enter the In care of name shown on Part II Line 2a.

  1. Do not enter Care-of-Sign (%) if shown.
(8) Foreign Address FGNADD <ENTER> Enter any foreign address. See IRM 3.24.38, for additional instructions.
(9) Street Address 2AADDR <ENTER> Enter the Mailing address from Part II, Line 2a or as edited.
(10) City 2ACITY <ENTER> Enter the city from Part II, Line 2a or as edited.

  1. Enter Major City Code, if appropriate.
(11) State 2AST <ENTER> Enter the state code from Part II, Line 2a or as edited.
(12) ZIP Code 2AZIP <ENTER> Enter the ZIP Code from Part II, Line 2a or as edited.
Exhibit 3.24.27-4

Section 03 Form 5500-EZ

The source document or record for the following table is Form 5500-EZ.

Elem. No. Data Element Name Prompt Fld. Term. Instructions
(1) Section Number SECT: <ENTER> <ENTER> If already present on the screen; otherwise enter "03" always.
(2) Plan Administrator's Name 3ANAME <ENTER> Enter the name from Part II, Line 3a. Do not enter the word "Same" on the Plan Administrator's Name line, enter the Employer’s name as shown on Part II, line 2a or as edited.
(3) Plan Administrator's Name Continued 3ANAMECONT <ENTER> Enter the name from Part II, Line 3a continued.
(4) Plan Administrator's Address 3AADDR <ENTER> Enter the address from Part II, Line 3a.
(5) Plan Administrator's Foreign Address 3AFGNADD <ENTER> Enter the foreign address from Part II, Line 3a.
(6) Plan Administrator's City 3ACITY <ENTER> Enter the City from Part II, Line 3a.
(7) Plan Administrator's State 3AST <ENTER> Enter the State from Part II, Line 3a.
(8) Plan Administrator's ZIP 3AZIP <ENTER> Enter the ZIP from Part II, Line 3a.
(9) Plan Administrator's EIN 3BEIN <ENTER> Enter the EIN from Part II, Line 3b.
Exhibit 3.24.27-5

Section 04 Form 5500-EZ

The source document or record for the following table is Form 5500-EZ.

Elem. No. Data Element Name Prompt Fld. Term. Instructions
(1) Section Number SECT: <ENTER> <ENTER> If already present on the screen; otherwise enter "04" always.
         
         
(2) Employer’s Name Change Since Last Return 4ANAME <ENTER> Enter the Name from Part II, Line 4a.
(3) EIN Changed Since Last Return 4BEIN <ENTER> Enter the EIN from Part II, Line 4b.
(4) Plan Name 4CPNAME <ENTER> Enter the name from Part II, Line 4c.
(5) Plan Number Changed 4DPN <ENTER> Enter the Plan Number from Part II, Line 4d. If the plan number is incomplete, more or less than three digits, press <Enter>.
(6) Total Number of Participants Beginning of Year (BOY) L5A(1) <ENTER> Enter the number from Part II, Line 5a(1).
(7) Total Number of Active Participants BOY L5A(2) <ENTER> Enter the number from Part II, Line 5a(2).
(8) Total Number of Participants Ending of Year (EOY) L5B(1) <ENTER> Enter the number from Part II, Line 5b(1).
(9) Total Number of Active Participants EOY L5B(2) <ENTER> Enter the number from Part II, Line 5b(2).
(10) Number of participants who terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested L5C <ENTER> Enter the number from Part II, Line 5c.
(11) Total Plan Assets BOY 6A(1) $ <ENTER>
Minus (-)		 Enter the amount from Part III, Line 6a column (1).
(12) Total Plan Assets EOY 6A(2) $ <ENTER>
Minus (-)		 Enter the amount from Part III, Line 6a column (2).
(13) Total Plan Liabilities BOY 6B(1) $ <ENTER>
Minus (-)		 Enter the amount from Part III, Line 6b column (1).
(14) Total Plan Liabilities EOY 6B(2) $ <ENTER>
Minus (-)		 Enter the amount from Part III, Line 6b column (2).
(15) Net Plan Assets BOY 6C(1) $ <ENTER>
Minus (-) ★★★★★★		 Enter the amount from Part III, Line 6c column (1).
(16) Net Plan Assets EOY 6C(2) $ <ENTER>
Minus (-) ★★★★★★		 Enter the amount from Part III, Line 6c column (2).
Exhibit 3.24.27-6

Section 05 Form 5500-EZ

The source document or record for the following table is Form 5500-EZ.

Elem. No. Data Element Name Prompt Fld. Term. Instructions
(1) Section Number SECT: <ENTER> <ENTER> If already present on the screen: otherwise enter "05" always.
(2) Employers Contributions L7A $ <ENTER>
Minus (-)		 Enter the amount from Part III, Line 7a.
(3) Participants Contributions L7B $ <ENTER>
Minus (-)		 Enter the amount from Part III, Line 7b.
(4) Others Contributions L7C $ <ENTER>
Minus (-)		 Enter the amount from Part III, Line 7c.
(5) Plan Characteristics 1 8BOX1 <ENTER> Enter the codes from Part IV, Line 8 Box 1. This is a two-character (alpha and numeric) field.

  1. If the Plan Characteristics Field is more or fewer than two characters, press enter.
(6) Plan Characteristics 2 8BOX2 <ENTER> Enter the codes from Part IV, Line 8 Box 2. This is a two-character (alpha and numeric) field.

  1. If the Plan Characteristics Field is more or fewer than two characters, press enter.
(7) Plan Characteristics 3 8BOX3 <ENTER> Enter the codes from Part IV, Line 8 Box 3. This is a two-character (alpha and numeric) field.

  1. If the Plan Characteristics Field is more or fewer than two characters, press enter.
(8) Plan Characteristics 4 8BOX4 <ENTER> Enter the codes from Part IV, Line 8 Box 4. This is a two-character (alpha and numeric) field.

  1. If the Plan Characteristics Field is more or fewer than two characters, press enter.
(9) Plan Characteristics 5 8BOX5 <ENTER> Enter the codes from Part IV, Line 8 Box 5. This is a two-character (alpha and numeric) field.

  1. If the Plan Characteristics Field is more or fewer than two characters, press enter.
(10) Plan Characteristics 6 8BOX6 <ENTER> Enter the codes from Part IV, Line 8 Box 6. This is a two-character (alpha and numeric) field.

  1. If the Plan Characteristics Field is more or fewer than two characters, press enter.
(11) Plan Characteristics 7 8BOX7 <ENTER> Enter the codes from Part IV, Line 8 Box 7. This is a two-character (alpha and numeric) field.

  1. If the Plan Characteristics Field is more or fewer than two characters, press enter.
(12) Plan Characteristics 8 8BOX8 <ENTER> Enter the codes from Part IV, Line 8 Box 8. This is a two-character (alpha and numeric) field.

  1. If the Plan Characteristics Field is more or fewer than two characters, press enter.
(13) Plan Characteristics 9 8BOX9 <ENTER> Enter the codes from Part IV, Line 8 Box 9. This is a two-character (alpha and numeric) field.

  1. If the Plan Characteristics Field is more or fewer than two characters, press enter.
(14) Plan Characteristics 10 8BOX10 <ENTER> Enter the codes from Part IV, Line 8 Box 10. This is a two-character (alpha and numeric) field.

  1. If the Plan Characteristics Field is more or fewer than two characters, press enter.
(15) During the Year Loans? 9Y/N <ENTER> Enter as follows:

  1. Enter a "1" if checked Yes.

  2. Enter a "2" if checked No.
(16) Loans Amount L9 $ <ENTER>
Minus (-)		 Enter the amount from Part V, Line 9.
(17) Benefit Plan Minimum Funding Requirement 10Y/N <ENTER> Enter as follows:

  1. Enter a "1" if checked Yes.

  2. Enter a "2" if checked No.
(18) Unpaid Minimum Required Contributions for all years from Schedule SB, line 40 10A $ <ENTER> Enter the amount from Part V, Line 10a.
(19) Requirements of Section 412 11Y/N <ENTER> Enter as follows:

  1. Enter a "1" if checked Yes.

  2. Enter a "2" if checked No.
(20) Date of Ruling Letter 11ADATE <ENTER> Enter the date in MMDDYYYY format from Line 11a.
(21) Minimum Required Contribution 11B $ <ENTER>
MINUS (-)		 Enter the amount from Part V, Line 11b.
(22) Employer Amount 11C $ <ENTER>
MINUS (-)		 Enter the amount from Part V, Line 11c.
(23) Subtract 12C from 12B 11D $ <ENTER>
MINUS (-)		 Enter the amount from Part V, Line 11d.
(24) Will Funding be met? 11EY/N <ENTER> Enter as follows:

  1. Enter a "1" if checked Yes.

  2. Enter a "2" if checked No.

  3. Press "Enter" if checked N/A.

.
(25) Opinion Letter Date 12ADATE <ENTER> Enter the date in MMDDYYYY format from Line 12a.
(26) Opinion Letter Serial Number 12B# <ENTER> Enter the first 7-digit alpha/numeric characters. It’ll begin with a capital letter followed by six (6) numbers from Line 12.
(25) Preparer Name PNAME <ENTER> Press <ENTER> always.
(26) Preparer Firm Name FNAME <ENTER> Press <ENTER> always.
(27) Preparer Street Address PADD <ENTER> Press <ENTER> always.
(28) Preparer City Name PCITY <ENTER> Press <ENTER> always.
(29) Preparer State Code PST <ENTER> Press <ENTER> always.
(30) Preparer ZIP Code PZIP <ENTER> Press <ENTER> always.
(31) Preparation Code PREP <ENTER> Press <ENTER> always.
(32) Preparer TIN PTIN <ENTER> Press <ENTER> always.
(33) Preparer EIN PEIN <ENTER> Press <ENTER> always.
(34) Preparer Telephone # PTEL# <ENTER> Press <ENTER> always.
Exhibit 3.24.27-7

CCC 1 Input Elements

Section 01 CCC 1 Input Instructions

Element No Data Element Name Prompt Fld. Term Instructions
(1) Section Number SECT: ENTER Section 01 always generates. No entry required.
(2) Serial Number SER# ENTER Enter the last two digits of the 13-digit DLN from the upper portion of the form.
(3) Check Digit CD ENTER Enter the Check Digit if present. If not present press <ENTER>.
(4) Name Control/Line 2A 2ANC ENTER Enter the underlined or edited name control from Line 2a. See narrative portion of IRM 3.24.27 for procedures.

Note:

If Line 2a is blank, enter from Line 1a.
(5) EIN 2BEIN ENTER
★★★★★★		 Enter the EIN from Line 2b.
(6) Plan Number 1BPL# ENTER Enter the Plan Number from Line 1b.
(7) Tax Period TAXPR ENTER Enter the edited digits in YYYYMM format from the upper right above block A.

  1. For special instructions see IRM 3.24.38.

  2. If not edited, enter current processing year.
(8) Plan Year Ending Date ENDDATE ENTER Enter the plan year ending date in MMDDYYYY format shown above Line A.
(9) Received Date RDATE ENTER ★★★★★★ Enter received date in MMDDYYYY format.

  1. Stamped on the face of the return.

  2. Edited on the face of the return.

  3. Printed via a cash register in the upper right corner.
(10) Computer Condition Code CCC ENTER Enter the edited characters from the Part II box in the middle of the form. CCC "1" for fact of filing.
(11) Foreign Indicator LNC ENTER ★★★★★★ Enter the edited number from the right of the box.

  1. 1 = if box is checked,

  2. 2 = if the box is not checked,

  3. 3 = if the Plan Characteristic code in Part IV 8 or 9 value is 3A. See IRM 3.11.27, Exhibit 3.11.27-1.

  4. If both the box is checked and characteristic code in Part IV 8 or 9 value is 3A, edit 1. See IRM 3.11.27. Exhibit 3.11.27-1.
(12) Audit Code BOTMID ENTER Enter the codes shown in the bottom center margin.
(13) Signature Indicator SIGN ENTER Edited on the bottom right of the first page of the return, enter the following:

  • Enter a 1, if the return is signed, printed, or stamped.

  • Enter a 2, if the return is not signed.

After this element, proceed to section 02.
 

Section 02 CCC 1 Input Instructions

Element No Data Element Name Prompt Fld. Term Instructions
(1) Section Number SECT: ENTER <ENTER> If already present on the screen: otherwise enter 02 always.
(2) Name of Plan 1ANAME ENTER Enter the Plan Name from Line 1a as shown.
(3) Name of Plan Continued 1ACONT ENTER Enter the Plan Name from Line 1a as shown.
(4) Employer Name 2ANAME ENTER Enter the Employer Name from Line 2a as shown.
(5) Employer Name Cont. 2ANAMECONT ENTER Enter the Employer Name from Line 2a continued.
(6) Sort Name
(Trade Name)		 2ASRT ENTER Enter the Sort Name from Line 2a.
(7) Care of Name Line 2AC/O ENTER Enter any Care-of-Name shown on Line 2a.

  1. Do not enter Care-of-Sign (%) if shown.
(8) Foreign Address FGNADD ENTER Enter any foreign address. See IRM 3.24.38, for additional instructions.
(9) Street Address 2AADDR ENTER Enter the Mailing address from Part II, Line 2a or as edited.
(10) City 2ACITY ENTER Enter the city from Line 2a or as edited.

  1. Enter Major City Code, if appropriate.
(11) State 2AST ENTER Enter the state code from Line 2a or as edited.
(12) ZIP Code 2AZIP ENTER Enter the ZIP Code from Line 2a or as edited. End the document after this element.
Exhibit 3.24.27-8

Section 01 Form 5500–EZ (Fact of Filing)

The source document or record for this table is Form 5500-EZ for tax period 2008 and prior.

Elem. No. Data Element Name Prompt Fld. Term. Instructions
(1) Section Number SECT: (auto) Section 01 always generates. No entry required.
(2) Serial Number SER# <ENTER> Enter the last two digits of the 13-digit DLN from the upper portion of the form.
(3) Check Digit CD <ENTER> No entry required.
(4) Name Control 2ANC <ENTER> ★★★★★★ Enter the underlined or edited Name Control from Line 2a. See IRM 3.24.27.6, for procedures.

Note:

If Line 2a is blank, enter from Line 1a.
(5) EIN 2BEIN <ENTER>
★★★★★★		 Enter the EIN from Line 2b.

  1. See standard rules in IRM 3.24.38.

  2. For error message INVALID CHECK DIGIT, see the narrative portion of IRM 3.24.27.
(6) Plan Number 1BPL# <ENTER> Enter the plan number from Line 1b. The plan number is a three-digit field.

  1. If the plan number is incomplete, more or fewer than three digits, press enter.

  2. If there is more than one plan number present, enter the first plan number.
(7) Address Check ADDRESS CHECK? <ENTER> Always Enter "N" .
(8) Street Key STREET KEY <ENTER> See IRM 3.24.38, for procedures.
(9) ZIP Key ZIP KEY <ENTER> See IRM 3.24.38, for procedures.
(10) Tax Period Ending TAXPR <ENTER> Enter the edited digits in YYYYMM format from the upper right above block A.

  1. For special instructions, see IRM 3.24.38.

  2. If not edited, enter current processing year.
(11) Plan Year Ending Date ENDDATE <ENTER> Enter the plan year ending date in MMDDYYYY format shown above Line A. If illegible, missing, or incomplete, press <Enter>.
(12) Received Date RDATE <ENTER>
★★★★★★		 Enter received date in MMDDYYYY format.

  1. Stamped on the face of the return.

  2. Edited on the face of the return.

  3. Printed via a cash register in the upper right corner.

  4. For special instructions, see IRM 3.24.38.
(13) Computer Condition Code CCC <ENTER> Enter the edited characters from the Part II box in the middle of the form.

  1. If a CCC "G" is edited, enter the CCC "G" and enter Sections 01, 02, 03, 04 and 05.

  2. If a CCC "1" is edited, enter the CCC "1" and enter the elements shown in Exhibit 3.24.27-7.

  3. If CCC "G" and CCC "1" are present, pick up both CCC's and follow the instructions for CCC "1" . See Exhibit 3.24.27-7.
(14) Foreign Plan Indicator LNC <ENTER>
★★★★★★		 Enter the edited number from the right of the box.
(15) Audit Code BOTMID <ENTER> Enter the codes shown in the bottom center margin.
(16) Signature Indicator SIGN <ENTER> Enter the edited number on the bottom right of the first page of the return.

  • "1" if the return is signed, printed or stamped.

  • "2" if it is not signed.

  • End the document after this element.
Exhibit 3.24.27-9

Section 02 Form 5500–EZ (Fact of Filing)

The source document or record for this table is Form 5500-EZ for tax period 2008 and prior.

Elem. No. Data Element Name Prompt Fld. Term. Instructions
(1) Section Number SECT: <ENTER> <ENTER> If already present on the screen: otherwise enter 02 always.
(2) Name of Plan 1ANAME <ENTER> Enter the Plan Name from Line 1a. Input up to 35 characters abbreviate as needed. Input remaining name on the continuation line.
(3) Name of Plan Continued 1ACONT <ENTER> Enter the Plan Name from Line 1a. Input as much of the remainder of name as fits. Do not end in the middle of a word.
(4) Employer Name 2ANAME <ENTER> Enter the Employer Name from Line 2a. See IRM 3.24.27.6.
(5) Employer Name Continued 2ANAMECONT <ENTER> Enter the Employer Name from Line 2a continued.
(6) Sort Name
(Trade Name)		 2ASRT <ENTER> Enter the Sort Name from Line 2a.
(7) Care of Name Line 2AC/O <ENTER> Enter any Care-of-Name shown on Line 2a.

  1. Do not enter Care-of-Sign (%) if shown.
(8) Foreign Address FGNADD <ENTER> Enter any foreign address. See IRM 3.24.38, for additional instructions.
(9) Street Address 2AADDR <ENTER> Enter the Mailing address from Part II, Line 2a or as edited.
(10) City 2ACITY <ENTER> Enter the city from Line 2a or as edited.

  1. Enter Major City Code, if appropriate.
(11) State 2AST <ENTER> Enter the state code from Line 2a or as edited.
(12) ZIP Code 2AZIP <ENTER> Enter the ZIP Code from Line 2a or as edited.
Exhibit 3.24.27-10

US Possessions and Abbreviation

US Possessions Abbreviation
Guam GU
Puerto Rico PR
Virgin Islands VI
Palau PW
American Samoa AS
Northern Mariana Islands MP
Federated States Micronesia FM
Marshall Islands MH