About this Form:

Form 2553, Election by a Small Business Corporation, is used by eligible corporations and certain eligible entities to elect to be treated as an S corporation for federal tax purposes.

How to Fill Out Form 2553:

Use this fillable Form 2553 PDF to provide the corporation’s identifying information, Employer Identification Number (EIN), effective election date, selected tax year, shareholder details, shareholder consent statements, and required signatures.

Review the official IRS instructions carefully before completing or submitting the form. Eligibility requirements, filing deadlines, shareholder consent requirements, and tax-year elections can vary based on the entity’s structure and circumstances.

Important: Completing this fillable PDF on Documents Helper does not submit an S corporation election to the IRS. Follow the official IRS filing instructions or consult a qualified tax professional before filing Form 2553.