What this notice is about
This notice tells you we approved your Electing Small Business Trust (ESBT) election.
What you need to do
- Timely file Form 1041, U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts PDF
- Include Schedule K-1 (Form 1065), Partner’s Share of Income, Deductions, Credits, etc. PDF reflecting your ownership in the S corporation.
- File a paper return with all required schedules.
- Keep this notice in your permanent records.
You may want to visit the following webpages:
- S Corporations
- About Form 1120-S, U.S. Income Tax Return for an S Corporation
- S Corporation Compensation and Medical Insurance Issues
- S Corporation Employees, Shareholders and Corporate Officers
- S Corporation Stock and Debt Basis
- Special Rules for Health Insurance Costs of 2-Percent Shareholder-Employees — IRB 2008-2, Notice 2008-1
- Publication 542, Corporations
Frequently asked questions
How do I end the ESBT election?
Only the Commissioner of Internal Revenue can stop this election. See IR Bulletin 2012-1 for instructions
Need help?
- You can authorize someone to contact the IRS on your behalf.
- See if you qualify for help from a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic.
- If you can’t find what you need online, call the IRS number at the top of your notice or letter. If you didn’t receive a letter or notice, use telephone assistance.
- If you can't resolve the penalty on your own, contact Taxpayer Advocate Service, an independent organization within IRS.