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title: "LLC 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."
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# LLC 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.

## Sources

- [1] Electronic Code of Federal Regulations — 26 CFR 301.7701-3 — Classification of Certain Business Entities (Check-the-Box) · https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-26/chapter-I/subchapter-A/part-301/subject-group-ECFRe55b25a7ecbfb98/section-301.7701-3 · as of 2026-08-26