Form S-Corp filing PA – S Corporation Election

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Workflow Status

IRS Fax # Used (determined by business state)

Based on the principal business address state, the IRS requires Form 2553 be faxed to a specific service center.

Business Information

Legal Business Name

Enter the legal name exactly as shown on IRS/EIN records (no abbreviations unless official).

Trade Name / DBA (optional)

If you use a DBA/trade name, enter it here. Otherwise leave blank.

EIN

Enter the 9-digit EIN exactly as issued by the IRS (format: 12-3456789). We use this to prepare Form 2553. Double-check—an incorrect EIN can delay acceptance.

State of Formation

Date of Formation / Incorporation

This is the official formation/incorporation date shown on your state filing (Articles of Organization/Incorporation). If you’re not sure, check your state confirmation or articles—use the date the entity legally came into existence.

Business Address - Street

Business Address - City

Business Address - State

Business Address - ZIP

5-digit ZIP code for the business mailing address (example: 63101).

Business Phone

Best phone number if we need to confirm a detail. Use a number that can receive voicemail.

Business Email

Confirm Email

Where we’ll send status updates and your completed filing copy/confirmation.

S-Corp Election Details

Desired S-Corp Effective Date

Effective date you want the S‑Corporation election to start. If you’re unsure, use the start of your tax year and consult your tax professional.

Tax Year Selection

This service supports standard Calendar Year S-corp elections (tax year ends Dec 31). If you need a fiscal year election, consult your tax professional—fiscal year requests often require additional IRS approval and supporting documentation.

Note: File2553 currently supports calendar-year S-corp elections (Jan–Dec). Fiscal-year elections require additional IRS approval and supporting documentation and are not supported in the standard automated workflow.

Officer / Authorized Signer

Officer Full Legal Name

Name of the officer/authorized signer who will sign Form 2553 (must be authorized to bind the entity).

Officer Title

Select the signer’s title as it should appear on Form 2553.

Officer SSN

SSN of the signing officer/authorized signer (used on the IRS form).

Officer Email (for e-signature)

Confirm Email

We’ll send the signer a secure e‑signature request. Use an email they can access immediately.

Add Shareholders

Add each shareholder/member who will own shares/interest during the effective period. Each listed owner must consent.

⚠️ All owners must be listed in the Shareholder section.
If you are the Officer above and also an owner/shareholder, you still must add yourself below.

Use the “Add Shareholder” button to add each shareholder. Ownership percentages should total 100%.

Shareholders

Add every shareholder/member who will own shares/interest during the effective period. All listed owners must consent and sign.

Shareholder Full Legal Name

Enter the shareholder’s full legal name (match SSN card or IRS records).

SSN

SSN for this shareholder (format: 123-45-6789).

Ownership Percentage

Enter whole percent ownership (example: 50). All shareholders should total 100%.

Address

Ownership Date Acquired

Ener the date the ownership was acquired. If it was at the start of formation, enter that date.

City

Is this shareholder also an officer?

Optional. Helps us keep the form consistent if the signer is also an owner.

State

Tax Year End (MM/DD)

Most individual shareholders use 12/31. Enter the month/day the shareholder’s tax year ends (MM/DD). This is used for Form 2553 Page 2, Column N.

Zip Code

5-digit ZIP code for the address (example: 63101).

Email (for e-signature)

Confirm Email

Email for this shareholder to sign the consent. Each shareholder must receive and complete the e‑signature.

Year - Business

Eligibility Attestation

Eligibility Confirmation

All shareholders are eligible (individuals or other eligible shareholders) and the entity qualifies for S-corp status.
All owners are listed in the Shareholder section, even if listed in the Officer section.
The company has only one class of stock / ownership interest.
The company has 100 or fewer shareholders.

Confirm the entity meets the basic S‑Corporation eligibility rules (domestic entity, allowable shareholders, one class of stock, etc.). If unsure, consult a tax professional before filing.

Filing Timing (Optional)

I believe this may be a late election / I’m not sure

Check if you believe this election may be late or you are not sure about the IRS deadline window.

IRS Form 2553 Preparation & Submission Assistance

Start Your S-Corporation Election Filing

Helpful Guidance

IRS Form 2553 Intake

This information is used to prepare and submit your S-Corporation election with the IRS.

Business Information

S-Corp Election Details

Officer / Authorized Signer

Add Shareholders

Shareholders

Eligibility Attestation

Authorization & Consent

Payment

S-Corporation Election Reporting

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