S Corporations: Eligibility and Election

S Corporations are a specific type of corporation that elect to pass corporate income, losses, deductions, and credits through to their shareholders for federal tax purposes. To be eligible, a corporation must meet certain IRS criteria, such as having only allowable shareholders and a single class of stock, and it must submit a timely election with Form 2553.

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S corporations
Module: 3 Concepts, 35 Lessons