Paying DFVC Fee

Back when there was an amnesty program for the Form 5500-EZ a bunch of single member plans came out of the woodwork asking me to prepare the paperwork to take advantage of the free compliance option.  A simple process.. no big deal.

Before X-mas a client who left me came back telling me the new TPA disappeared and did not file the 2019 or 2020 form 5500s.  Simple question....

Paying the $1,500 fee ($750 for each year)...   when you complete the online calculator, if you follow it all the way through it takes you to a payment option.   Is that the best way to go?  There is the option to mail in a check... not advisable? 

I've done the work and am ready for them to remit the fee.  Just looking for opinions   

Definitely use pay.gov. Have the client pay you and get a 2848 and then pay the penalty on their behalf.

Do you need a 2848 to pay on behalf of someone?  I don't think we ever got PoA.

10 minutes ago, BG5150 said:

Do you need a 2848 to pay on behalf of someone?  I don't think we ever got PoA.

Probably not.

I completed the online fields, took screen shots and sent it to them.  Spelled it out pretty good.  I wanted them to see that I am not making anything other than my fee for services on this debacle they created.  She will reach out to me if she has problems.  

Thanks