How can I verify if my S-corp election has been processed by the IRS?

The IRS typically sends an acceptance letter for S-corp elections within 60 days of receiving your Form 2553, so not having heard anything after 3 months is concerning but not unusual with current IRS backlogs. Your best option is to call the IRS Business & Specialty Tax Line at 800-829-4933. When you call, specifically ask for the "Entity Department" as they handle S-corp elections. Regular customer service reps often aren't familiar with business entity issues. Another option is to use the IRS "Where's My Amended Return" tool if you filed your S-corp election with your initial 1120S tax return. However, this won't work if you only submitted Form 2553 by itself. You could also try contacting the IRS office where you would file your business return - they might be able to check their systems for your election status.

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Just wanted to update that I tried taxr.ai after seeing the recommendation here. I was really impressed! I uploaded my Form 2553 and business details, and they immediately flagged that I had checked one box incorrectly in Part II that would have caused issues. They also provided me with the direct fax number for the IRS department that processes S-corp elections (different than the general one I had used) and a template letter to include explaining my situation. I called the specific number they recommended for the Entity Department, and on my first try, I got through to someone who confirmed they had received my original submission but it was pending review due to the error. I submitted the corrected form using their instructions, and just got my acceptance letter yesterday! Definitely worth checking out if you're still stuck.

If you're still struggling to get through to the IRS, I'd recommend trying Claimyr (https://claimyr.com). I was in the same situation with my S-corp election last year and couldn't get anyone on the phone who knew what they were talking about. After multiple failed attempts, I used Claimyr's service, and they got me connected to an actual IRS agent who could help with business tax issues in about 20 minutes - skipping the ridiculous hold times. You can see how it works in their demo video: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c The agent I spoke with was able to look up my S-corp election in their system and confirm it was received but had been flagged for a signature issue. I wouldn't have known that otherwise and could have been waiting forever!

I have to admit I was completely wrong about Claimyr. After my skeptical comment, I decided to try it myself since I've been trying to reach the IRS about my business taxes for weeks. The service actually worked exactly as described. Their system navigated through all the IRS prompts and waited on hold for about 40 minutes. Then I got a call connecting me directly to an IRS agent who was able to check on my S-corp election status right away. Turns out my election was actually processed two months ago, but they sent the acceptance letter to an old address! The agent was able to update my information and resend the letter to the correct address. Would have never known this without finally getting through to someone who could actually access my records. Definitely saved me from filing incorrectly and potentially facing penalties. Sorry for being so skeptical before!

Something people don't realize - you can also check if your S election was successful by looking at your account transcript. You'll need to create an account on the IRS website if you don't already have one, but the business transcript will usually show if the election was processed through transaction codes. Look for Transaction Code 594 with an S-corp election reference. If that's there, your election was received and processed!

Just a heads up, if you're in this situation and did file Form 2553 late (more than 2 months and 15 days after your incorporation date), include a reasonable cause statement explaining why it was late. The IRS can provide automatic relief in many cases as long as you file within 3 years of your intended effective date.

One more option that worked for me - if you have a local IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC) near you, they can sometimes help with S-corp election status inquiries in person. You'll need to make an appointment first through the IRS website or by calling 844-545-5640. I went this route when I couldn't get through on the phone lines, and the agent was able to look up my election immediately and confirm it had been processed but there was a clerical error preventing the acceptance letter from being sent. They were able to correct it on the spot and I got my confirmation letter within a week. The downside is that many TACs have limited hours and you might have to wait a few weeks for an appointment, but if you're really stuck and need definitive answers, it's worth considering as a backup option.

SAME THING WITH ME....I am sure they wont mind if I send my TAX BILL to them in 60 days. They're all clueless too