S Corporation

S corporation is a corporation that elects to pass corporate income, losses, deductions, and credits through to their shareholders for federal tax purposes. Shareholders of S corporations then report the flow-through of income and losses on their personal tax returns and are assessed tax at their individual income tax rates. This allows S corporations to avoid double taxation on the corporate income.

Here’s an overview of a S corporation:

Must file for IRS Subchapter S Status

Pass-through tax treatment

Maximum of 100 shareholders

All shareholders must be US residents

Investors can write off early losses

Limited to one class of stock

Shareholders cannot be affiliated with any other companies

Avoids double taxation on dividends

Cannot own or manage large blocks of affiliated companies

The difference between LLC and a Corporation

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    What legal documents do I need to form a S Corporation?

    To create a S Corporation, Articles of Incorporation (also referred to as a Certificate of Incorporation) must be filed with the Secretary of State or appropriate state agency. Clientax Inc. can assist you with everything needed to start your S Corporation. This will allow you to focus on developing and growing your new company.

    Can a single business owner form a corporation?

    Absolutely. Single owner corporations are common. You are able to organize your business as
    as a corporation, with you as the sole shareholder as well as the president and director. After you form your corporation, you can choose to have it taxed as an S corporation by filing an election with the IRS. This simply involves filing IRS Form 2253 with the IRS. Clientax Inc. will assist you with everything needed to start your S Corporation. This will allow you to focus on developing and growing your new company.

    Can a Sole Proprietor file as an S Corporation?

    No. A sole proprietor cannot file as a S corporation unless they take the proper steps to create the corporate entity.

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