Terminating an S election by revocation
Revoking an S election may be the best course in some cases, but timely filing and shareholder consent are required.
Terminations
Current developments in S corporations
This update on recent developments in taxation relating to S corporations includes cases and rulings on eligible shareholders, electing small business trusts, inadvertent S election terminations, and other issues, as well as changes made by the TCJA.
Current developments in S corporations
The AICPA S Corporation Taxation Technical Resource Panel offers a summary of recent court decisions and IRS guidance.
IRS Clarifies That a Former QSub Cannot Prorate Post-Termination Items of Income or Loss
IRS addressed whether an S corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, a QSub, must prorate annual income following a midyear voluntary revocation of subchapter S election.
Inadvertent S Corp. Terminations
When an S election is made, requirements must be met to avoid an inadvertent termination of S status.
Current Developments in S Corporations
During the period of this S corporation tax update, some major changes that directly affect S corporations took place. This article also presents tax planning ideas for S corporations and their shareholders.
Current Developments in S Corporations (Part II)
This article provides an annual update of recent IRS rulings, guidance, and other developments concerning S corporations. It discusses S corporation eligibility, elections, termination issues, second class of stock, and trusts owning S corporation stock.
Current Developments in S Corporations (Part II)
This article discusses S corporation eligibility, elections, and termination issues from the period July 2009–July 2010.
Consequences of S Corporation Termination in a Reorganization
An S corporation can participate as a corporate entity in a corporate reorganization; this leads to a substantive advantage of S corporations over partnerships
Preventing a Dissident Shareholder from Transferring Stock to Cause a Loss of S Status
When a corporation first elects S status, all shareholders of the corporation must consent to the election (Sec. 1362(a)(2)). However, once S status is in place, new shareholders, whether acquiring stock by purchase or gift, need not consent to the election, nor are they given the opportunity to consent.A voluntary
Current Developments in S Corporations (Part I)
Part I of this two-part article discusses S corporation eligibility, elections, and termination issues, including several changes related to the Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007.
