Subchapter S Corporations Explained

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S Corporation FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

The list of questions below leads to pages that answer the most common questions I get from CPA firm clients and from website visitors. Therefore, if you have a question about forming, operating or ending an S corporation, the answer probably appears below.

However, if you truly do search through the questions and answers below and find that you can't find an answer to your general question, you can send your question to us using our contact form. If your question is of general interest, I'll add it to the list:

Background Incorporation Information


Starting a New S Corporation


Operating an S Corporation


Winding Down (Liquidating, Terminating S Corp Status, Etc.) an S Corporation



DIY S Corporation Kits by State

We give away free downloadable LLC formation kits at our Evergreen Small Business blog. And an LLC is great starter platform for an S corporation. But if you're ready to set up our S corporation right now, use one of our downloadable kits.

Free S‑Corp Savings Estimate