S Corp Election: Deadlines, Form 2553, and How to File
How to file the S corp election: the Form 2553 deadline, who qualifies, what to do if you missed the window, and the state-level catch most guides skip.
Rachel Simmons ·
Taxes & EIN
EIN applications and business tax topics, including S-corp and C-corp tax elections.
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S Corp Tax Calculator: How To Estimate Your 2026 Savings
How to actually estimate your S corp tax savings for 2026: the real formula, a worked example, and the three costs most calculators leave out.
Rachel Simmons ·
S Corp vs LLC: Which One Actually Saves You Money in 2026?
S corp vs LLC: an LLC is a state entity and an S corp is a federal tax election, so the real question is whether your LLC should elect S corp treatment.
Rachel Simmons ·
What Is an S Corp? A Plain-English Guide to the Tax Election
What an S corp actually is (a tax election, not a business structure), how S corp taxation and distributions work, and who qualifies.
Rachel Simmons ·
EIN Application: How to Apply for an EIN Free From the IRS
How to apply for an EIN free from the IRS: what to have ready, the online process step by step, and the most common reasons applications get rejected.
Rachel Simmons ·
EIN Number: What It Is and How to Get One Free
What an EIN number is, what it unlocks for your business, whether you actually need one, and how to get it free directly from the IRS.
Rachel Simmons ·
Does an LLC Need an EIN? What the IRS Actually Requires
Does an LLC need an EIN? Most do, but the honest answer depends on your member count and whether you have employees or excise tax liability.
Rachel Simmons ·