Form 8951 – Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System (VCP) Fee Form

Form 8951 is the official IRS document used to calculate the compliance fee required for a Voluntary Correction Program (VCP) submission under the Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System. Whether you’re a plan sponsor, administrator, or tax professional, our fillable PDF lets you complete the form quickly and accurately.

What Is Form 8951?

The form captures basic plan information – sponsor name, EIN, plan number, participant count, and the applicable fee schedule. It is required whenever you submit a VCP request to correct plan failures.

How to Fill Out Form 8951 Online

Instead of downloading the PDF and using a separate editor, simply click the “Fill out this form” button on this page. The Formize PDF Filler app will open in your browser, and you can start typing immediately.

• Enter the plan sponsor’s name and EIN.
• Provide the plan number and plan name.
• Enter the total number of participants from your most recent Form 5500.
• Select the correct compliance fee from the schedule shown on lines 7‑8.
• Check any applicable exception boxes.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Leaving the participant count blank – the IRS will reject the VCP request.
• Using an outdated fee schedule – always refer to the latest IRS instructions.
• Misspelling the plan sponsor’s EIN – double‑check the nine‑digit number.
• Forgetting to sign the form – the electronic signature is captured by the filler.

Download and Save Your Completed Form

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