Department of Labor (DOL) 5500 filing deadlines and electronic filing information
This topic tells you the filing deadline dates and e-filing information for Form 5500.
Refer to the following 5500 due date and electronic filing information.
note
- There's no limit for the grace period on a rejected 5500 return, but you should resubmit the return as soon as possible.
- The return is filed and posted on the DOL website, even if the return has a rejected status.
Date | Event |
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1/1/26 | EFAST begins accepting 2025 Form 5500, Form 5500-EZ, and Form 5500-SF electronic returns. |
7/31/26 | Due date for:
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9/15/26 | Due date for DFEs who are filing form 5500 as:
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10/15/26 | Due date for transmission of calendar year-end Form 5500 returns on extension. |
