Fill out Form 2553 online
Election by a Small Business Corporation
Used by an eligible corporation to elect to be taxed as an S corporation.
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- Published by
- IRS
- Version
- Rev. December 2017
- Length
- 4 pages
- Fillable fields
- 114
114 fillable fields
Have these ready
- Your Employer Identification Number (EIN) and the business's legal name
- Payroll or income records for the period you are reporting
- The filing deadline, which depends on the form and the tax year
What's on Form 2553
This is the Rev. December 2017 version, 4 pages long, with 114 fillable fields, including 81 text boxes and 19 checkboxes. In the editor, the fillable fields are highlighted so you can see where to type.
The form is organized into parts:
- Part I: Election Information
- Part II: Selection of Fiscal Tax Year
How filling it in works
- 1
Open the form
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- 2
Type into it
Click a field and type, or click a box to tick it. Use Text for anything that isn't a field.
- 3
Download your copy
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After you fill it in
Frequently asked questions
Is this the official Form 2553?+
It is the blank PDF published by the IRS (Rev. December 2017). DocZap hosts a copy and isn't affiliated with the IRS. Before you submit it, check the IRS forms and instructions page for a newer version.
How do I fill out Form 2553 online?+
Choose "Fill this form" and the blank form opens in the DocZap editor with 114 fillable fields. Click a field to type, or click a box to tick it. For anything that isn't a field, use the Text tool to type anywhere on the page, or the Image tool to add a picture of your signature. Press Done to download your copy.
Is what I type uploaded anywhere?+
No. The blank form loads from this site, then everything you type stays in your browser tab. Nothing is sent to a server and nothing is saved when you close the tab, so download your finished PDF before you leave.
Where do I send Form 2553 once it's filled in?+
It depends on the form and your situation. The instructions for Form 2553 explain who receives it and how to submit it, so read them first. They are on the IRS forms and instructions page.
How long is Form 2553?+
This PDF (Rev. December 2017) is 4 pages long and has 114 fillable fields, including 81 text boxes and 19 checkboxes.
What parts does Form 2553 have?+
Form 2553 starts with Part I: Election Information; Part II: Selection of Fiscal Tax Year. The instructions explain what to enter in each part.
Does it cost anything?+
No. There is no account, no watermark, and no limit on how many forms you fill in.
More business and payroll forms
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- Form 940Employer's Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return
- Form 944Employer's ANNUAL Federal Tax Return
- Form 720Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return
- Form 8300Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000 Received in a Trade or Business
- Form SS-4Application for Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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