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Form 8869

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

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  • 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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Form 8869 is one of Tax forms that are documents used to report information about an individual's or business's income, deductions, and tax liability to the relevant tax authority. These forms are necessary to comply with tax laws and fulfill tax obligations. Tax forms vary depending on the country and the specific tax requirements in place. Here are some common types of tax forms:

Individual Tax Forms: These forms are used by individual taxpayers to report their personal income and claim deductions, credits, and exemptions. Examples include the 1040 form in the United States or the Self-Assessment Tax Return form in the United Kingdom.

Business Tax Forms: Business tax forms are used by companies, partnerships, or self-employed individuals to report their business income, expenses, and other tax-related information. Examples include the Schedule C form (Profit or Loss from Business) in the United States or the CT600 form (Company Tax Return) in the United Kingdom.

Payroll Tax Forms: These forms are used by employers to report the wages, salaries, and taxes withheld from their employees' paychecks. Examples include the W-2 form in the United States or the P60 form in the United Kingdom.

Sales Tax Forms: Sales tax forms are used by businesses to report and remit sales tax collected on taxable goods or services. The specific sales tax forms vary by jurisdiction.

Value Added Tax (VAT) Forms: VAT forms are used in countries that impose a value-added tax to report and remit VAT collected on sales and claim VAT credits for purchases. Examples include the VAT return forms used in many countries.

Estimated Tax Forms: Estimated tax forms are used to report and pay estimated taxes on income that is not subject to withholding, such as self-employment income or investment income.

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