How to get a copy of S election letter from IRS? Need advice on contacting them

I found a way to solve getting S election letter copy, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA0jqiC4Egc

yall are making this way more complicated than it needs to be. just write a letter to the IRS requesting the document. yeah it'll take a while but at least you dont have to deal with the phone nightmare

Thanks for the suggestions! I've already looked through all my files and couldn't find it. Guess I'll have to brave the IRS phone lines 😅

ugh, dealing with the IRS is such a pain. good luck getting through to anyone there 🙄

Have you tried checking your records first? Sometimes these letters get filed away and forgotten. Might save you a headache if you can find it yourself!

I went through this last year. You need to contact the IRS directly to request a copy of your S election letter. They can send it to you by mail or email.

Pro tip: if you have an accountant or tax preparer, they might be able to help you get this document more easily. Worth asking if you have one!

When you do get through, make sure to be clear about what you need. Just tell them you need a copy of your S election letter sent to you. They should be able to handle it pretty quickly once you're actually talking to someone.

Here's a detailed breakdown of what you need to do: 1. Call the IRS Business & Specialty Tax Line at 1-800-829-4933 2. Have your EIN (Employer Identification Number) ready 3. Tell them you need a copy of your S election acceptance letter (Form 2553) 4. Provide your mailing address or email for them to send the copy 5. Be patient! The process might take a few weeks Remember to keep all your tax documents organized in the future to avoid this hassle. Good luck!

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I'm in the same boat, need to get some old tax docs. This thread is giving me anxiety about dealing with the IRS 😰

Has anyone tried requesting this online? I feel like there must be a way to avoid the phone call altogether.