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.

I'm dealing with this exact same situation right now! Filed my Form 2553 about 6 weeks ago and the uncertainty is killing me. What's particularly frustrating is that I need to know my tax classification for quarterly estimated payments due next month. Has anyone had experience with how the IRS handles situations where you've been making S-Corp tax elections (like paying yourself a reasonable salary) while the election is still pending? I'm worried about potential penalties if I've been operating under the wrong assumption. Also, for those who eventually got their acceptance letters - did the IRS backdate the election to your requested effective date even when processing took months? The lack of a simple status check system really highlights how outdated some of these IRS processes are. At this point I'm considering just sending a duplicate copy via certified mail like others have suggested.

I'm going through this exact nightmare right now too! Filed my Form 2553 about 3 months ago and still radio silence from the IRS. What's really frustrating is that I'm trying to set up payroll for myself (since S-Corps require reasonable salary) but my payroll company keeps asking for the IRS acceptance letter as proof of S-Corp status. I ended up calling that Business & Specialty Tax Line someone mentioned earlier - took 4 tries over 2 weeks but finally got through to a human. The agent told me they could see my form was "in the system" but couldn't give me any timeline beyond "it's being processed." At least I know it's not lost in the mail! One thing I learned: apparently if you're going to send a duplicate copy, make sure to write "DUPLICATE - DO NOT PROCESS IF ORIGINAL ALREADY PROCESSED" instead of just "COPY" to avoid potential double-processing issues. The agent mentioned they've seen cases where people accidentally create confusion by sending multiple copies with different markings. For anyone else in this situation - I've been keeping detailed records of all my S-Corp preparations (payroll setup attempts, estimated tax calculations, etc.) just in case I need to prove I was operating in good faith if any issues come up later. This whole process really makes you appreciate how much we take simple status confirmations for granted in other areas of life!

I've been lurking on this thread because I'm in the exact same boat - filed my LLC to S-Corp election 10 weeks ago and still waiting! Reading everyone's experiences has been both reassuring and nerve-wracking at the same time. One thing I wanted to add that might help others: I discovered that some tax software packages actually have a feature where you can generate "pro forma" S-Corp returns while your election is pending. I've been using this to model both scenarios (LLC vs S-Corp) for my quarterly estimates, which has given me more confidence about staying compliant regardless of when the approval comes through. Also, for those dealing with payroll setup issues while waiting for the acceptance letter - I found that creating a simple "election pending" letter with copies of your filed forms and proof of mailing has helped with some service providers. It's not a guarantee, but it at least shows you're acting in good faith. The waiting game is absolutely brutal, but seeing how many people eventually get their approvals (even after months of delays) is keeping me sane. Fingers crossed we all get our letters soon!

I'm about 8 weeks into this same waiting game and it's absolutely maddening! What really gets me is that the IRS can instantly flag suspicious activity on your personal return, but they can't give you a simple status update on a business election form that could fundamentally change your tax obligations. I ended up sending a certified mail duplicate last week with "DUPLICATE - ORIGINAL SENT 2/1/25" written in red ink across the top. At least now I have tracking confirmation that they received *something*. One tip I learned from my CPA: start treating yourself as if the S-Corp election is already approved for operational purposes (reasonable salary, payroll taxes, etc.) but keep meticulous records of everything in case you need to unwind it. The retroactive approval should cover you if the election eventually goes through, and if it gets rejected, you'll have clear documentation to sort out the mess. Has anyone tried reaching out to the Taxpayer Advocate Service for help with this? I'm wondering if they consider delayed entity election processing as something they'd intervene on, especially when it's affecting business operations and tax compliance decisions.

I'm dealing with this exact situation right now and it's been such a source of stress! Filed my Form 2553 about 9 weeks ago and haven't heard a peep from the IRS. What's particularly frustrating is trying to plan quarterly estimated taxes when you don't even know what entity type you'll be filing as. I tried the Business & Specialty Tax Line multiple times but kept getting disconnected after 2+ hour waits. Finally got through last week using that early morning strategy someone mentioned - called right at 7am Eastern and only waited about 45 minutes. The agent could see my form in their system but couldn't give me any processing timeline beyond "it's still being reviewed." One thing that's been helpful is creating a spreadsheet tracking both LLC and S-Corp tax scenarios for my quarterly estimates. I'm essentially preparing for both possibilities and will pay the higher amount to avoid any underpayment penalties. It's frustrating to have to hedge like this, but at least it gives me some peace of mind. For anyone still waiting - the agent did mention that most entity elections filed within the proper timeframe do eventually get approved, it's just a matter of when. Still doesn't make the waiting any easier though! Has anyone had luck getting status updates through their tax professional rather than calling directly?