New or existing clients and businesses need assistance with the most misunderstood areas of S corporations taxation and how they can use them to their advantage. Be prepared to explain the benefits and drawbacks of electing S corporation status and why business taxpayers may favor the pass-through entity over the C corporation. This course will give you the knowledge you need to speak effectively to potential business clients and existing shareholders about the S corporation business model that may work for them.
DESIGNED FOR
public accounting firm staff and senior associates
CPAs
S corporation Tax filers
BENEFITS
- Determine when an S corporation may be advantageous for a business.
- Identify the potential disadvantages of operating as an S corporation.
- Identify the requirements that must be met to qualify as an S corporation.
- Recognize individuals and entities that are eligible to own S corporation stock.
- Determine when the S election becomes effective.
- Identify causes of voluntary and involuntary termination.
- Determine whether an S corporation is subject to tax.
- Determine income or loss that passes through to the shareholder.
- Identify situations in which a fiscal year is allowable.
- Recognize active and passive income
- Determine material participation.
HIGHLIGHTS
S corporation qualifications
Election of S corporation status
Termination or revocation of S corporation status
Pass-through of income and loss items to the shareholder
Distributions to S corporation shareholders
Reporting and filing requirements
Choice of year-end
Shareholder basisCOURSE LEVEL
Basic
PREREQUISITES
None