United States · IRS
Form 8832 — Entity Classification Election
Form 8832 lets an eligible business choose how it is classified for federal tax purposes — corporation, partnership or disregarded entity.
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Who needs 8832?
LLCs and certain foreign entities electing a different tax classification from their default.
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Frequently asked questions
How is this different from Form 2553?
8832 picks the general classification; 2553 specifically elects S corporation status and can substitute for 8832 in that case.
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