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US FederalTreasury RegulationsLLC vs S-corp taxation: what actually changes when you elect S-corp status? Cite only eCFR (www.ecfr.gov) or U.S. Code sources, never irs.gov. Answer in under 100 words.
Electing S-corp status changes an LLC's entity classification for federal tax purposes from a partnership or disregarded entity to an association (corporation) under 26 CFR 301.7701-3. This election is made by filing Form 8832, specifying the effective date. The change means the LLC is no longer subject to default classification rules; it must instead follow Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code.
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- [1]Electronic Code of Federal Regulations — 26 CFR 301.7701-3 — Classification of Certain Business Entities (Check-the-Box) · as of 2026-08-26
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