Filling out IRS Form 8832: An Easy-to-Follow Guide

We show you everything you need to know to fill out IRS Form 8832. IRS Form 8832 is used by certain companies to elect how they’d prefer to be classified for federal tax purposes. Not filling out this form means that the IRS will treat the business according to the default tax status for its entity type. There’s a lot to unpack there, which is why we created this video. For our complete guide visit: bit.ly/32CJaN0
Our video covers:
Business information (0:58)
Filing deadlines (1:51)
Part 1: Election information (3:10)
Item 1 (3:15)
Item 2A (3:46)
Item 2B (4:13)
Item 3-5 (4:40)
Item 6 (6:00)
Item 7 (6:19)
Item 8 (6:23)
Item 9 (6:49)
Item 10 (7:14)
Part 2: Late election relief (7:46)
In this video, we provide a basic overview of filling out IRS Form 8832. This video is not intended to provide legal advice or to form a professional relationship. We suggest contacting a business lawyer for advice specific to your circumstances.
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  • @trycinajackson2063
    @trycinajackson20633 жыл бұрын

    This was very helpful!! Thank you!!

  • @aracelialonzo4809
    @aracelialonzo48093 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much !

  • @spershow123
    @spershow1234 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I was stuck on Line 5.

  • @Donzell1Dawson
    @Donzell1Dawson Жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate this info and your explanation of everything. It is great! At the 3:44 mark, after checking the box "Initial classification " (1a) it appears the form instructs us to skip line 2a but it appears it was filled out. Can you or someone clarify whether it is required to check "No." for question 2a after select 1a? Sorry if my question is confusing. 😳😳

  • @thejismeisfamily9654
    @thejismeisfamily96544 жыл бұрын

    great job

  • @FunderaLedger

    @FunderaLedger

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @billytheweasel
    @billytheweasel3 жыл бұрын

    That was very well done, thanks Brianca! My wife and I live in a community property state and want to file as a Single Member LLC and Disregarded Entity for our rental house. Is it OK per Rev. Proc. 2002-69? How do we file for a conversion from the IRS default Partnership entity to a Single Member LLC disregarded entity?

  • @patriciabradford1304
    @patriciabradford13043 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. How is the operating agreement now affected once you elect to be a C Corp? Is it now void?

  • @user-tb4bw3pu9b
    @user-tb4bw3pu9b2 жыл бұрын

    thank you for your video. we have recently opened 2mbr LLC and got EIN (even there is no banking account yet) , but now we have to change our structure to C-Corp. which box should we check in Part 1, #1 - a or b? thank you.

  • @amgallardo1
    @amgallardo13 жыл бұрын

    So should Form 8831 and Form 2553 become completed for S-Corp or just 2553?

  • @anadasilva2309
    @anadasilva230911 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the all the information. Super useful! I have one question though.... An entity was formed 2 years ago and failed to fill the form 8832 on time. Now, the last owner is filling in the form but in the meantime the entity changed owner, should the current owner sign in the form too?

  • @laellysondefreitas
    @laellysondefreitas Жыл бұрын

    Great video ! Thank you for your time. I have a quick question. I formed my LLC with 2 members and it was classified as a partnership (1065). This year, one owner left the llc and now it's only 1 owner and i would like to convert it to a Corp. On Part 1 of the form 8832 would be a? Since it was classified when formed i got confused....if it's a or b...Thank you again

  • @One_Call_System
    @One_Call_System3 жыл бұрын

    thanks!

  • @Budgetbae
    @Budgetbae4 жыл бұрын

    Ok so my business was created in 2014 as a LLC with one owner I now what to change to a Scorp. Am I filling out #3 and 4 and what am i selection for question 6? And I also am amending 2017 and 2018 taxes so should I put my effective date for 2017?

  • @leahperry1154
    @leahperry11549 ай бұрын

    Thx!

  • @mshoukath5731
    @mshoukath57313 жыл бұрын

    What if the Entity is already LLC and now I would like to change it to corporation 3:20 which option need to check on?

  • @user-on5wp5ge6r
    @user-on5wp5ge6r Жыл бұрын

    Do we have to attached the members identifications because how would they know if the signature is the only info that the IRS has from the members ?

  • @andis60
    @andis603 жыл бұрын

    My husband and I just formed an LLC and are in the process of buying a truck. He will drive and I will take care of paper work, working out of the home we own. Do we need to file this form? What is the benifit of it? Do you advise us to file as a partnership or a corperation? Which is better? Thank you

  • @tua57940ify
    @tua57940ify Жыл бұрын

    Is this also the form to use for going from sole proprietor to forming an LLC ?

  • @colettedubose
    @colettedubose Жыл бұрын

    I currently have a EIN# as a sole proprietorship, and recently incorporated my business as a LLC (same name, just add LLC at the end). Do I need to create a new EIN# or file a 8832 form with the IRS of the change?

  • @me5725
    @me57253 жыл бұрын

    So I don't need to fill out this form if I am revoking s Corp status to be taxed as a llc

  • @transactiondesk840
    @transactiondesk8402 жыл бұрын

    Since this is for a newly-formed LLC that has had no income and there is no tax return in which to file with form 8832, can I just submit Form 8832?

  • @tanya18rocca
    @tanya18rocca Жыл бұрын

    We just opened a new LLC 3/10/23. I am confused as to which form we should fill out to become an s corp. 2 forms are mentioned 2553 and this form 8832. They both sound similar and I am unsure which to file. Could you please explain.

  • @user-bi5qp1vj7p
    @user-bi5qp1vj7p8 ай бұрын

    Hi, if there is a process that I will get a Physical letter from IRS when I do the 8832?

  • @johnpeterson5354
    @johnpeterson53542 жыл бұрын

    Does a newly formed LLC need to file an 8832? Or can it just file the 2553?

  • @123_Reset_Rebuild_Revive
    @123_Reset_Rebuild_Revive2 жыл бұрын

    anyone know where to mail 8832 to? If I live in Virginia but registered agent is in Florida does that Make any difference on where to mail it?

  • @spkendrick
    @spkendrick4 жыл бұрын

    whats a reasonable cause that would allow me to qualify for relief ??

  • @zorel79
    @zorel794 жыл бұрын

    Hi, there. What about if we have a LLC and we want to change it to S Corp. For taxes purposes, what form i need to use?

  • @NismoTorq

    @NismoTorq

    3 жыл бұрын

    Form 2553

  • @danielbell5489
    @danielbell5489 Жыл бұрын

    Does filling out a 8832 change the LLC? Or it stays the same after filling out this form, I am the only owner of my business

  • @deukyuntube
    @deukyuntube4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the very useful video. I have an LLC with three members. Two members are not US citizens and living outside of US. What type of entity do I have to choose? Thank you so much for your time.

  • @FunderaLedger

    @FunderaLedger

    4 жыл бұрын

    You can keep an LLC even if you have non-US citizens as members. You can also have a C-corp. However, an S-corp does not allow nonresident aliens to be shareholders.

  • @deukyuntube

    @deukyuntube

    4 жыл бұрын

    ​@@FunderaLedger Thank you for your answer! In this case, can I choose A domestic eligible entity electing to be classified as a partnership? Also, I am wondering if we can change the type of entity to an S-corp later. I really appreciate your answer. Thank you.

  • @FunderaLedger

    @FunderaLedger

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@deukyuntube you can have an LLC partnership with nonresident alien members. You can only change to an S-Corp if the nonresident alien becomes a resident alien.

  • @deukyuntube

    @deukyuntube

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@FunderaLedger Thank you always. I am sorry that I am asking too many questions. 1) I want to double-check I can select "A domestic eligible entity electing to be classified as a partnership" for now, correct? 2) Will I be eligible to change to an S-Corp anytime if the nonresident alien becomes a resident alien, or do I have to wait 60 months after I elect my business as a partnership. I really appreciate your kind answers.

  • @maryannshepard9327
    @maryannshepard93274 жыл бұрын

    If filling an LLC to operate as an S Corp (for payroll and tax purposes) do we do both 8832 and 2553? How do you determine which form needs done?

  • @FunderaLedger

    @FunderaLedger

    4 жыл бұрын

    If an LLC that is eligible to elect S-Corp status timely files an S-corp election (Form 2553), the entity is considered to have elected to be taxed as a corporation. This means that the entity does not have to file Form 8832 if it timely and properly elects S-corp status.

  • @rainandcm1
    @rainandcm13 жыл бұрын

    Do I need 8832 if I am electing to S-corp from LLC? Thanks.

  • @NismoTorq

    @NismoTorq

    3 жыл бұрын

    the form is Form 2553

  • @nt4group168
    @nt4group1684 жыл бұрын

    My husband and I formed a Texas LLC on may 29, 2019 but have not yet filed form 8832 to be treated as a c corp, is it better to make the effective date of the form Dec 1, 2019 (75 days from today) or jan 1, 2020. We have not done any business under the entity yet.

  • @FunderaLedger

    @FunderaLedger

    4 жыл бұрын

    The date you choose must be no more than 75 days prior to the date on which you file and no more than 12 months later than the date you file. You can read more in our article: www.fundera.com/blog/form-8832 and if you're looking for legal advice, you should contact a business attorney. Hope that helps! Good luck!

  • @sanderstrakouri
    @sanderstrakouri4 жыл бұрын

    If march 5 2019 was my file date for my inc. Do i still need to do form 8832 with form 2553 to be taxed as an scorp? Being that its march 2020 i am considered late correct.

  • @FunderaLedger

    @FunderaLedger

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey Trakouri, we would recommend speaking with a CPA or other kind of tax professional. We would also recommend visiting the IRS page for information on form 8832: www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-8832

  • @gypsyhoops8619
    @gypsyhoops86193 жыл бұрын

    Can this form be used for an s corp too?

  • @NismoTorq

    @NismoTorq

    3 жыл бұрын

    Im sure its for creating a holding company structure or (parent company) which has tax benefits. For S-Corp you need Form 2553

  • @moandmalpythons2015
    @moandmalpythons20152 жыл бұрын

    What if we missed the 75 day mark after an LLC has formed. Would I still check the late classification relief?

  • @123_Reset_Rebuild_Revive

    @123_Reset_Rebuild_Revive

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did you ever get an answer to your question? I was trying to figure that out also. I'm like at 90 days now. I'm not sure whether to proceed with the late classification and providing a reason or if I can just fill it out regularly.

  • @GrahamBrook
    @GrahamBrookАй бұрын

    New businesses

  • @marketbuy
    @marketbuy4 жыл бұрын

    Is this Form 8832 only for LLC to C-Corp? I’m currently Single Member LLC. I wish to change my tax for 2019 from LLC to S-Corp. Does this mean I need to fill out both 8832 and 2553, effective Jan 1st, 2019? Thx

  • @rainandcm1

    @rainandcm1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same question here. Hope someone can answer

  • @marketbuy

    @marketbuy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ryan Zhang. Only Form 2553 needs to be filled out. Please be sure to answer section “I” of the Form 2553.

  • @shashinihirunika6281
    @shashinihirunika6281 Жыл бұрын

  • @sanderstrakouri
    @sanderstrakouri4 жыл бұрын

    What if a person started an llc last may 19 but wants to file as an scorp. Do they still need to do form 8832 along with 2553 or just file form 2553

  • @NismoTorq

    @NismoTorq

    3 жыл бұрын

    Form 2553

  • @sanderstrakouri

    @sanderstrakouri

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@NismoTorq thank you for the reply

  • @coreygarrison3101
    @coreygarrison31012 жыл бұрын

    I have a question

  • @lamarstrickland6331
    @lamarstrickland63314 жыл бұрын

    I wish you would have explained all the entities

  • @FunderaLedger

    @FunderaLedger

    4 жыл бұрын

    Is there anything we can try and answer for you?

  • @thejismeisfamily9654

    @thejismeisfamily9654

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@FunderaLedger Do I need to apply for a new EIN if I change from soleprietor LLC to SCorp LLC?

  • @thejismeisfamily9654

    @thejismeisfamily9654

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@FunderaLedger Do I need to apply for a new EIN from soleproprietor LLC to SCorp LLC?

  • @FunderaLedger

    @FunderaLedger

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@thejismeisfamily9654 Thanks for the question! If the ownership structure of your business changes then you need a new EIN. Otherwise you can keep your old EIN.

  • @vks9170
    @vks91702 жыл бұрын

    Hy

  • @GrahamBrook
    @GrahamBrookАй бұрын

    Wasn't told about thic