Glossary • Updated 2026
By Srikanta M.Reviewed against FTB / SOS sources: September 2026Methodology

S-Corp Election

Federal Form 2553 pass-through election: 1.5% California tax instead of LLC gross-receipts fees.

In detail

Deadline: 2 months 15 days into the tax year.

Requires W-2 reasonable compensation for owner-employees.

Wins for low-margin, high-receipts California businesses.

Where it matters

More definitions

Sources

  • Cal. Rev. & Tax Code; 8 Del. C.; Wyo. Stat. Title 17; FTB/SOS glossaries