For many corporations, the most important tax decision hinges on whether or not to elect to be treated under the provisions of sub-chapter S of the Internal Revenue Code. The choice concerning S-Corporations (S-Corp. status is often a complex one that is fraught with significant tax implications. As with many tax decisions, there are both potential advantages and disadvantages in choosing to be treated as an S-Corp.
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