{"id":7022,"date":"2025-01-18T20:07:19","date_gmt":"2025-01-19T02:07:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/?p=7022"},"modified":"2025-01-18T20:08:02","modified_gmt":"2025-01-19T02:08:02","slug":"form-2553-late-filing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-tax-prep\/form-2553-late-filing\/","title":{"rendered":"Late S Corp Election: Using Form 2553 for Late S Corp Filing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re a small business owner, you could see significant pass-through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-services\/incorporated-tax\/\">taxation benefits<\/a> from becoming an S Corporation.\u00a0 You may be wondering when to file <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-tax-prep\/form-2553\/\">Form 2553<\/a> and what to do if you are filing tax Form 2553 late. We\u2019re here to help \u2013 read on to learn about the S Corporation election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-hrb-large-article-cta\" class=\"wp-block-create-block-hrb-large-article-cta\" style=\"background-color:#005d1f\"><div class=\"hrb-large-article-cta--image\" style=\"background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/HMC_Graphic.png&quot;);background-size:contain;background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat\"><\/div><div class=\"hrb-large-article-cta--copy #ffffff\"><h3 class=\"main-heading\">Is an S Corp election right for my business?<\/h3><p class=\"main-copy\">Answer these six questions to help you find your fit.<\/p><div class=\"quick-links-list\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/business-formation-incorporation-services\/?app_method=HELP_ME_CHOOSE_ENTITY\">Take the Quiz<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-form-2553-and-s-corp-election-deadline\">Form 2553 and S Corp election deadline<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Form-2553-Late-Election-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"A small business owner discusses late S Corp election using for Form 2553\" class=\"wp-image-7024\" style=\"width:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Form-2553-Late-Election-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Form-2553-Late-Election-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Form-2553-Late-Election-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Form-2553-Late-Election.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The deadline to file Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form 2553 depends on whether you have recently completed your business <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/business-formation-incorporation-services\/\">entity formation<\/a> or have been an entity for a while.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For new entities (including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-tax-prep\/how-an-llc-is-taxed\/\">LLCs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-tax-prep\/form-1065\/\">partnerships<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-services\/incorporated-tax\/\">corporations<\/a>), Form 2553 must be filed within two months and 15 days from the beginning of the business\u2019s tax year. IRS guidelines state that a business\u2019s first tax year begins:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When the entity has shareholders or members (for LLCs, this usually occurs when the articles of organization are filed);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When the entity acquires assets; or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When the entity begins doing business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For existing entities, most commonly LLCs and corporations but can include partnerships, Form 2553 must be filed anytime during the prior tax year or by the 15<sup>th<\/sup> day of the third month of the tax year the election is to apply (generally March 15<sup>th<\/sup>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t file Form 2553 by the deadline, your business will not receive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-owners\/llc-vs-scorp\/\">S Corporation<\/a> status until the following tax year unless you qualify for late S Corporation election relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-form-2553-late-filing-and-s-corporation-late-election-relief\">Form 2553 late filing and S corporation late election relief<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what happens if you fail to make a timely S Corporation election but still want to make one? Fortunately, a late election relief procedure is in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, an eligible entity may request late election relief when the S Corp election wasn\u2019t filed on time, or if there was a mistake on the form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-requirements-for-a-form-2553-late-s-corp-election\">Requirements for a Form 2553 late S Corp election<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BA_23-660180_Making-Up-for-Lost-Time-S-Corp-Late-Election-Relief-for-Form-2553_bodygraphic-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"Form 2553 Late Filing S Corp Election 3 step Infographic\" class=\"wp-image-7031\" style=\"width:768px;height:404px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BA_23-660180_Making-Up-for-Lost-Time-S-Corp-Late-Election-Relief-for-Form-2553_bodygraphic-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BA_23-660180_Making-Up-for-Lost-Time-S-Corp-Late-Election-Relief-for-Form-2553_bodygraphic-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BA_23-660180_Making-Up-for-Lost-Time-S-Corp-Late-Election-Relief-for-Form-2553_bodygraphic-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BA_23-660180_Making-Up-for-Lost-Time-S-Corp-Late-Election-Relief-for-Form-2553_bodygraphic-1536x807.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BA_23-660180_Making-Up-for-Lost-Time-S-Corp-Late-Election-Relief-for-Form-2553_bodygraphic-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BA_23-660180_Making-Up-for-Lost-Time-S-Corp-Late-Election-Relief-for-Form-2553_bodygraphic-1200x630.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BA_23-660180_Making-Up-for-Lost-Time-S-Corp-Late-Election-Relief-for-Form-2553_bodygraphic-1600x841.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can file for a late S Corp election up to 3 years and 75 days after its proposed effective date!\u00a0 To qualify and receive retroactive tax treatment, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Act like an S Corp: <\/strong>You must conduct business in a manner consistent with your intent to be an S Corporation from the proposed effective date until the time you file for late relief. For example, you follow all tax filing requirements of an S Corporation. This includes you AND any other shareholders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Provide a valid reason: <\/strong>You must have reasonable cause for filing late or for mistakes in your initial filing.\u00a0 For example, you didn\u2019t know you needed to submit Form 2553.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meet standard requirements: <\/strong>Your business must meet all the typical requirements to be an S Corporation. \u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/find-a-pro\/\">Block Advisors tax professional<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-form-2553-late-filing-follow-up-with-irs\">Form 2553 late filing follow-up with IRS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After filing Form 2553, the IRS will send either an acceptance or denial letter to the business within 60 days of filing. If the election is accepted, the letter will show the effective date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t receive a letter within 60 days of filing Form 2553, contact the IRS at 1-800-829-4933.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-block-advisors-can-help-with-your-s-corp-election\">Block Advisors can help with your S Corp election<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We know that completing IRS forms can be intimidating.&nbsp; You are not alone &#8211; Block Advisors is here to help. If you are ready to make an S Corp election, we can help you complete Form 2553. Visit our online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/business-formation-incorporation-services\/order\/\">business registration tool<\/a> and select &#8220;LLC+S Corp&#8221; to get started.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure and want to learn more about tax planning, tax savings, and tax benefits for your Small Business Corporation, schedule a meeting with one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/find-a-pro\/\">Small Business Certified Tax Pros<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"www.blockadvisors.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HRB-Block-Advisors-Logo-1024x436.jpg\" alt=\"Block Advisors by H&amp;R Block logo\" class=\"wp-image-6406\" style=\"width:256px;height:109px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HRB-Block-Advisors-Logo-1024x436.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HRB-Block-Advisors-Logo-300x128.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HRB-Block-Advisors-Logo-768x327.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HRB-Block-Advisors-Logo-1600x682.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HRB-Block-Advisors-Logo-1536x655.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HRB-Block-Advisors-Logo-1200x511.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HRB-Block-Advisors-Logo.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re a small business owner, you could see significant pass-through taxation benefits from becoming an S Corporation.\u00a0 You may\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7023,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1237,1171],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7022","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-manage-your-business","category-small-business-tax-prep"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<title>Form 2553 for Late Filing S Corp Elections | Block Advisors<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn what to do if you missed the Form 2553 filing deadline. 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