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SMLLC to be taxed as an S Corporation

TCl123
Level 2

I have a client who is a SMLLC and has completed Form 2553, to be taxed as an S Corporation; from what i am reading it looks like it is pretty simple; however, I want to ensure that the entries to move the Balance Sheet items over to the S Corporation are done correctly.  Do you have any insight into this that you would be so kind to share with me?  I am completing a 351 Transfer Statement to include with the tax returns.  From what I have read, I will basically start with a zero Beginning Balance Sheet and reflect the transfer Amount as an M-2 Other Additions for the Balances transferred from the SMLLC books.  Does this make sense to you?

Thank you so much!

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IRonMaN
Level 15

You betcha!


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qbteachmt
Level 15

Effective when? Which tax year are you working on now?

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TCl123
Level 2

Effective 1.1.2023 - 2023 Tax Year

 

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IRonMaN
Level 15

What transfer?  The entity hasn’t changed other than what tax form it files.


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TCl123
Level 2

I have read differing ways of handling this.  One suggested the 351 to reflect the transferring in of the basis to the S Corporation.  So, are you saying that all that I need to do is record the M-1 addition for the basis transferred over and continue on?

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IRonMaN
Level 15

My beginning balance sheet would be the same as the prior year ending balance sheet.


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TCl123
Level 2

I have been struggling to find anything specific on this and since I would need to reflect this as a first year S corporation tax return, I had thought that I would not reflect beginning balances.  I do not want to cause any issues. 

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IRonMaN
Level 15

But the entity did have beginning balances and the entity itself is still the same entity.


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TCl123
Level 2

That is totally correct.  Do you think that I need to attach a statement or something to the return to prevent any questions or issues.  It should be pretty straight forward since the 2553 was approved.  I think that I am totally just over thinking it.  Thank you!

IRonMaN
Level 15

The accepted 2553 says it all - no additional attachments necessary.  Time to give your brain a rest from all of that thinking you have been doing 😉


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TCl123
Level 2

Thank you so much!

The First Year S Corp Return and the idea of Beginning Balances being reflected is what did me in.  LOL  Thank you again!  🙂

IRonMaN
Level 15

You betcha!


Slava Ukraini!