Business
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Illinois
I incorporated an S corporation last year October 2022 in Illinois,but I failed fil form 2553 within within stipulated time frame of 75day . If I fil the form 2553 now , will my incorporation still be approved for S Corporation for
I want commence the filling process immediately .
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Business
Illinois
T. Phillip B.
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It will be approved but may not be in effect until a later tax year.
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