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Form 8869

  1. Country USA
  2. Language English
  3. Activity Taxes
  4. Department Internal Revenue Service
Form 8869

Qualified Subchapter S Subsidiary Election

Rev. December 2020

Form 8869 is a qualified Subchapter S subsidiary election form from the Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service. It contains instructions for making the election on behalf of a parent corporation and its subsidiary. Part I requires information about the parent corporation including name, contact details, Employer Identification Number (EIN), tax year end, and the name and title of an officer or legal representative. Part II pertains to the subsidiary for which the election is being made, requesting details such as its name, contact information, EIN, date of incorporation, state of incorporation, and the date the election is to take effect. The form also includes questions about any previous federal income tax returns filed by the subsidiary, whether it was part of a consolidated return, and if this election is being made in conjunction with a section 368(a)(1)(F) reorganization.

Instructions

FAQ
  • What information needs to be provided in Form 8869?

    Form 8869, Qualified Subsidiary Election, requires the following information from the parent corporation and the subsidiary:

    - Name, address, and taxpayer identification number (TIN) of the parent corporation and the subsidiary

    - Date of formation or request for effective date of election

    - Signature and date of an officer authorized to sign the parent corporation's S corporation return

  • What is a qualified subchapter S subsidiary (QSub)?

    A qualified subchapter S subsidiary (QSub) is a corporation that is owned and operated by an S corporation. The S corporation elects to treat the QSub as if it were a part of the S corporation for federal tax purposes.

  • What is Form 8869 used for?

    Form 8869, Qualified Subsidiary Election, is used by a parent corporation to elect a subsidiary as a qualified subchapter S subsidiary (QSub). This form must be filed with the IRS if the parent corporation wants the subsidiary to be treated as an S corporation under Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code.

  • Who can file Form 8869?

    Form 8869 must be filed by a parent corporation that wants to elect a subsidiary as a qualified subchapter S subsidiary (QSub). The parent corporation is the one filing the form with the IRS.

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Federal tax forms

Form 8869 is one of Federal tax forms that are documents used to report and file federal income taxes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the United States. These forms are used by individuals, businesses, and organizations to report their income, deductions, and other relevant information necessary for calculating their federal tax liability.

The most commonly used federal tax form is the Form 1040, which is used by individual taxpayers to report their personal income tax. Other commonly used forms include the Form 1065 for partnerships, Form 1120 for corporations, and Form 990 for tax-exempt organizations.

Federal tax forms typically require taxpayers to report various sources of income, such as wages, salaries, and tips, as well as income from investments, rental properties, and other sources. The forms also allow taxpayers to claim deductions and credits for various expenses, such as charitable contributions, mortgage interest, and healthcare expenses.

It is important to file federal tax forms accurately and on time, as failure to do so can result in penalties and interest charges from the IRS.

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