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About S corporations
Before you incorporate a business as an S corporation, it is important to understand what having an S corporation means. An S corporation is a standard corporation that has elected a special tax status with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The formation requirements for an S corporation are the same as those for a C corporation, wherein formation documents must be filed with the appropriate state agency and the necessary state filing fees paid.
BizFilings will not only incorporate your company with the state, but we can also assist you with the filing of your S corporation election with the IRS. BizFilings’ formation services for S corporations include the preparation of IRS Form 2553.
With our Complete Formation Package, we will file this form and interact with the IRS on your behalf.
One reason so many small business owners choose to elect S corporation status with the IRS is that the S corporation’s special tax status eliminates the possibility of double taxation common to C corporations. With S corporations, a corporate income tax return is filed but no tax is paid at the entity level. Instead, the profits or losses of the corporation are “passed-through” to the shareholders and are reported on their individual tax returns.
Advantages of an S Corporation:
S corporations avoid the possibility of double taxation on profits
Shareholders of an S corporation are typically not personally responsible for the debts and liabilities of the business
Ownership of an S corporation is easily transferable through the sale of stock
S corporations have unlimited life extending beyond the illness or death of the owners
Additional capital can be raised by selling shares of the S corporation's stock
Potential customers may perceive an S corporation as a more professional entity than a sole proprietorship or partnership
S corporations are generally audited less frequently than sole proprietorships
Certain S corporation business expenses may be tax-deductible
S corporations can result in Self-Employment Tax Savings
S corporations may provide a number of income and tax savings
S corporations are subject to restrictions imposed by the IRS on who can be owners. S corporation owners (shareholders) must meet the following criteria:
Number fewer than 100
Cannot be non-resident aliens
Cannot be C corporations, other S corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), partnerships or certain trusts.
To form a corporation as an S corporation, the proper formation documents, typically called the articles of incorporation or certificate of incorporation, must be filed with the appropriate state agency and the necessary state filing fees paid. After the corporation is created at the state level, a timely filing with the IRS of Form 2553 is necessary to elect S corporation status. The election process typically takes approximately 60 days, according to the IRS instructions.
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Did You Know?
Corporations often gain tax advantages such as: the deductibility of health insurance premiums paid on behalf of an owner-employee; savings on self-employment taxes, as corporate income is not subject to Social Security, Workers Compensation and Medicare taxes; and the deductibility of other expenses such as life insurance.
