Opinion

IRS notice of deficiency

The Tax Court concluded that the IRS did not demonstrate that a valid Notice of Deficiency was mailed to Cano’s last known address. As a result, the petition was untimely, and the case was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.

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When Does an S-Corp Save You Money on Taxes?

An S-corporation isn’t a separate legal entity; rather, it’s a tax status that can be elected for an LLC or corporation. For many small business owners, a single-member LLC serves as the most relevant example. When you form a single-member LLC, it is automatically treated as a disregarded entity for tax purposes. This means that your business income passes through to Schedule C on your personal return, and you won’t need to file a separate business return. However, you can choose to be taxed as either a C-corporation or an S-corporation.

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