How to check if IRS processed my LLC to S-Corp conversion?

Unfortunately, there's no magical online portal where you can check the status of entity election forms. The IRS typically processes these in the order received, and—surprise, surprise—they're running behind schedule as usual! You basically have three options: 1. Wait for the acceptance letter (they'll eventually mail one) 2. Keep trying to call the Business & Specialty Tax Line at 800-829-4933 3. File another election with "COPY - ORIGINAL SENT [DATE]" written at the top If you filed for 2024 and wanted it effective from January 1st, you should be fine as long as you mailed it within the first 75 days of the year. But yeah, the waiting game with the IRS is about as fun as watching paint dry in slow motion.

I waited exactly 97 days for my S-Corp election to process last year, and calling the IRS was impossible. I'd sit on hold for 2+ hours only to get disconnected. Finally used Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) and got through to an agent in 22 minutes who confirmed they had my paperwork but it was still in processing. Cost me $24.99 but saved me days of stress and redial attempts. The agent gave me a reference number I could use for follow-ups too. I was worried about missing quarterly filing deadlines while waiting for confirmation, so getting that peace of mind was worth every penny.

The IRS doesn't have any public-facing status tracker for Form 8832/2553 submissions. Standard processing time for entity elections is currently 8-12 weeks minimum, and that's assuming there are no deficiencies in your submission. Make sure you've retained proof of mailing (certified mail receipt or equivalent). If you operate as an LLC but file as an S-Corp without confirmed election, you're potentially creating a tax classification mismatch that could trigger correspondence audits. I'd recommend documenting all attempts to confirm status and possibly consulting with your CPA about contingency filing plans if approval doesn't come through by your filing deadline.

Tbh, the IRS is SUPER backed up with entity elections rn. One thing that helped me was getting my transcript to confirm they at least received my forms. I used taxr.ai to analyze my transcript and it pointed out a specific TC code that showed my S-Corp election was in the system but pending review. The site explained exactly what each code meant for my situation and gave me a timeline estimate based on current processing patterns. Def more helpful than the generic IRS page that just lists code definitions w/o context.

Have you tried contacting the IRS Practitioner Priority Service? I'm not sure if they can help with entity elections specifically, but they might be able to at least confirm if your forms were received? Also, did you mail your forms to the correct service center? The address varies depending on your location, and sending it to the wrong center can add weeks or months to processing time.

I just went through this process! Here's exactly what you need to do: Step 1: Call the IRS Business & Specialty Tax Line (800-829-4933) as early as possible (they open at 7am Eastern). Step 2: When prompted, press 1 for English, then 1 for business tax questions, then 3 for all other questions. Step 3: Have your EIN ready - they'll ask for it to verify your identity. Step 4: Specifically ask if they can see if your Form 8832/2553 has been received and is pending processing. Step 5: If they confirm receipt, ask for the received date and expected processing timeframe. Step 6: If they can't confirm receipt after 6-8 weeks from mailing, consider sending a new copy marked as "COPY - ORIGINAL SENT [DATE]" I know the wait times are terrible, but if you call right when they open, it's usually much better!

Just wanted to share that I successfully navigated this exact scenario last quarter. After submitting my LLC to S-Corp election via Form 2553, I experienced the same anxiety about its status. The Business Entity department finally processed my election after 10 weeks. What I discovered is that you can actually operate under the assumption that your election will be approved retroactively to your requested effective date, as long as you've filed within the statutory time limits (generally within 2 months and 15 days of the beginning of the tax year). The acceptance letter I eventually received confirmed this retroactive application, which was a tremendous relief given I had already begun filing quarterly estimated taxes as an S-Corporation.