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Guide to Reviewing and Submitting Form 2553 for S Corp Election

Introduction

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for member relationship advisors (MRAs) to review and submit Form 2553 for S Corporation election. By following these steps, MRAs will ensure that the form is correctly filled out, signed, and filed with the IRS.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Access the Member Hub

Begin by accessing the member hub where MRAs can view their assigned tasks.
Accessing the member hub

Locate the Task

On the left-hand side, navigate to "S Corp Filing v2" to find the task for reviewing the S corporation election documents.
Locating the task for S Corp filing

Review the S Corporation Election Documents

Identify the task labeled "Review the S corp election documents" and proceed to download the document for review.
Reviewing the S Corp election documents

Verify Document Details

Ensure that the Form 2553 is signed and dated correctly on both pages. Verify that all personal information is accurate, including the social security number.
Verifying document details

Return to the Hub

After verifying the document details, return to the hub to complete the review process.
Returning to the hub

Fax the Documents to the IRS

Using the state-specific fax number, fax the S Corporation election documents to the IRS. Copy the fax number from the hub for convenience.
Faxing the documents to the IRS

Log in to HelloFax

Log in to HelloFax to send the fax. Complete the faxing process as required.
Logging in to HelloFax

Confirm and Upload Fax Confirmation

After the fax has been sent, download the confirmation and upload it back to the hub to complete the task.
Uploading fax confirmation

Check Dashboard for Submission Confirmation

Members can log into the dashboard to confirm that the 2553 form has been submitted by Collective.
Checking dashboard for submission confirmation

Conclusion

By following these steps, MRAs can effectively review and submit Form 2553 for S Corporation election, ensuring compliance and accuracy in the filing process. Members will be notified of their election status by the IRS in due course.