Elect S corporation status by faxing Form 2553 to the IRS. Get a delivery confirmation as proof of submission.
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IRS Form 2553 (Election by a Small Business Corporation) is used to elect S corporation tax status. Filing this form allows your corporation to pass income, losses, deductions, and credits through to shareholders, avoiding double taxation at the corporate level. For official instructions and the latest version of this form, visit the official IRS page.
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Fill out IRS Form 2553 with your corporation's name, EIN, address, date of incorporation, and the tax year the election should take effect. All shareholders must sign.
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Start Sending FreeThe IRS fax number for Form 2553 (Election by a Small Business Corporation) depends on your state. Eastern states fax to 1-855-887-7734, and western states fax to 1-855-214-7520. Find the correct fax number for your state in the table above.
Form 2553 must be filed no more than 2 months and 15 days after the beginning of the tax year the election is to take effect. For a new corporation, file within 2 months and 15 days of the date of incorporation. Late elections may still be accepted with a reasonable cause statement.
Yes. Every shareholder who owns stock at the time of the election must consent by signing the form or attaching a separate consent statement. Missing signatures are the most common reason for rejected S corp elections.
The IRS sends a confirmation letter (CP261) within 60 days of receiving your Form 2553. If you fax the form using usfax.com, you get a delivery confirmation immediately, plus the IRS written confirmation later.
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