S Corporation Tax Organizer Use a separate organizer for each S corporation
S Corporation General Information
Legal name of S corporation EIN –
S corporation address (check if new address)
S Corporation Representative Title
Email Phone ( )
Yes No
Did the corporation have a change of business name during the year?
Principal business activity
Date business started
/ /
Principal product or service
Date business closed
/ /
Yes No
Was the primary purpose of the S corporation’s activity to realize a prot?
Accounting method: Cash Accrual Other (specify)
Yes No
Does the corporation le under a calendar year? (If no, what is the scal year?)
S Corporation Specific Questions
Yes No
Did the corporation hold an annual meeting with shareholders with a record of minutes maintained?
Yes No
Was the corporation a C corporation before it elected to be an S corporation?
Yes No
Is any shareholder in the corporation a disregarded entity, a partnership, a trust, an S corporation, or an estate?
Yes No
Did the corporation own directly 20% or more, or own, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the total stock issued and
outstanding of any foreign or domestic corporation?
Yes No
Did the corporation own directly an interest of 20% or more, or own, directly or indirectly, an interest of 50% or more in the
prot, loss, or capital in any foreign or domestic partnership or in the benecial interest of a trust?
Yes No
Did the corporation have any outstanding shares of restricted stock at the end of the tax year?
Yes No
Did the corporation have any outstanding stock options, warrants, or similar instruments at the end of the tax year?
Yes No
Did the corporation have any non-shareholder debt that was cancelled, forgiven, or had terms modied to reduce amount of
principal?
Yes No
Was the corporation’s S election terminated or revoked during the year?
Yes No
At any time during the year, did the corporation have an interest in, or signature authority over a nancial account in a foreign
country?
Yes No
Was there a distribution of property or a transfer (by sale or death) of a shareholder interest during the tax year?
Yes No
Does the corporation satisfy the following conditions?
The corporation’s total receipts for the tax year were less than $250,000, and
The corporation’s total assets at the end of the tax year were less than $250,000.
Yes No
Did the corporation pay $600 or more of nonemployee compensation to any individual?
If yes, include a copy of Form 1099-NEC for each.
Principal Shareholders Ownership Information
Name/ Title
Tax ID number
(SSN or EIN) Address
Ownership
percentage
Shareholder
stock basis
U.S.
citizen?
$
$
$
$
How many shareholders were there on the last day of the year?
Shareholders – Provide the following information for any shareholder who was an officer or 2% or more owner of the corporation during the year
Shareholder/Ofcer name Wages paid
Health insurance
premiums paid
Capital contributions
from shareholder
Distributions
to shareholder
Shareholder loans
to corporation
Loans repaid by corporation
to shareholder
All Clients – Additional information and documents required New Clients – Additional information and documents required
Provide the business income/nancial statements for the year (per
books), balance sheet, depreciation schedule per books, and cash
reconciliation of all business bank accounts with ending cash balances.
If the S corporation has employees, provide a copy of Form W-3,
Form940, Form 941, and any state quarterly tax ling reports.
If the S corporation made payments of $600 or more to independent
contractors, provide copies of Form 1099-NEC issued.
If any shareholders live in a different state or outside the United
States, provide details. The corporation may be subject to withholding
requirements.
Date incorporated
State of incorporation
Date of S corporation election
Corporation state residence
Provide a copy of the Articles of Incorporation, bylaws, and any
corporate resolutions.
Provide a copy of the depreciation schedules for book, tax, and AMT.
Provide copies of returns for the last two years, including state returns.
Enclose a copy of IRS Form 2553, Election by a Small Business Corporation,
and IRS acceptance.
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S Corporation Balance Sheet
Corporation assets at year end Corporation debts and equity at year end
Bank account end of year balance $ Accounts payable at year end $
Accounts receivable at end of year $ Payables less than one year $
Inventories $ Payables more than one year $
Loans to shareholders $ Mortgages, notes payable $
Mortgages and loans held by corporation $ Loans from shareholders $
Stocks, bonds, and securities $ Capital stock (common) $
Other current assets (include list) $ Retained earnings $
S Corporation Income (include all Forms 1099-K received)
Gross receipts or sales $ Dividend income (include all 1099-DIV Forms) $
Returns and allowances $ ( ) Capital gain/loss (include all 1099-B Forms) $
Interest income (include all 1099-INT Forms) $ Other income (loss) (include a statement) $
S Corporation Cost of Goods Sold (for manufacturers, wholesalers, and businesses that make, buy, or sell goods)
Inventory at beginning of the year $ Materials and supplies $
Purchases $ Inventory at the end of the year $
Cost of labor $
S Corporation Expenses
Advertising $ Meals for business in restaurants (100% deduct.) $
Annual corporation fees $ Meals – other business meals (50% deduct.) $
Bad debts $ Ofce supplies $
Bank charges $ Organization costs $
Business licenses $ Pension and prot sharing plans – employee $
Cleaning/janitorial $ Pension and prot sharing plans – shareholder $
Commissions and fees $ Professional education and training $
Compensation of ofcers $ Rent or lease – car, machinery, equipment $
Contract labor (include Forms 1099-MISC) $ Rent or lease – other business property $
Employee benet programs $ Rent paid $
*Entertainment $ Repairs and maintenance $
Health care plans – employee $ Salaries and wages (include Forms W-2) $
Health care plans – shareholder $ Taxes – payroll $
Insurance (other than health insurance) $ Taxes – property $
Interest – business credit cards $ Taxes – sales $
Interest – business loans/credit lines $ Telephone $
Interest – mortgage $ Utilities $
Internet service $ Other expense $
Legal and professional services $ Other expense $
* Entertainment is no longer deductible for taxes.
Car Expenses (use a separate form for each vehicle)
Make/Model Date car placed in service / /
Yes No
Car available for personal use during off-duty hours?
Yes No
Do you (or your spouse) have any other cars for personal use?
Did you trade in your car this year? Yes No
Yes No
Do you have evidence? Cost of trade-in
$
Trade-in value
$ Yes No
Is your evidence written?
Mileage Actual Expenses
Beginning of year odometer Gas/oil $
End of year odometer Insurance $
Business mileage Parking fees/tolls $
Commuting mileage Registration/fees $
Other mileage Repairs $
Generally, you can use either the standard mileage rate or actual expenses to calculate the deductible costs of operating your car for business
purposes. However, to use the standard mileage rate, it must be used in the rst year the car is available for business. In later years, you can
then choose between either the standard mileage rate method or actual expenses.
Equipment Purchases – Enter the following information for depreciable assets purchased that have a useful life greater than one year
Asset Date purchased Cost Date placed in service New or used?
$
$
$
Equipment Sold or Disposed of During Year
Asset Date out of service Date sold Selling price/FMV Trade-in?
$
$
$
$
S Corporation Business Credits (if answered Yes for any of the below, please provide a statement with details)
Yes No
Did the corporation pay expenses to make it accessible by individuals with disabilities?
Yes No
Did the corporation pay any FICA on employee wages for tips above minimum wage?
Yes No
Did the corporation own any residential rental buildings providing qualied low-income housing?
Yes No
Did the corporation incur any research and experimental expenditures during the tax year?
Yes No
Did the corporation have employer pension plan start-up costs? Total number of employees
Yes No
Did the corporation pay health insurance premiums for employees? Total number of employees
COVID-19 Related
Yes No
Did the business receive a Paycheck Protection Program loan?
Yes No
Did the business receive an Economic Injury Disaster Loan or Emergency Advance through the SBA?
Yes No
Did the business delay payment of employer payroll taxes?
Yes No
Did the business receive a payroll tax credit for sick leave paid to employees due to COVID-19?
Yes No
Did the business receive a payroll tax credit for paid family leave paid to employees due to COVID-19?
Yes No
Did the business receive a payroll tax credit for a business suspension or slowdown?
Tax Return Preparation
We will prepare the corporation’s tax return based on information provided. In the event the return is audited, you will be responsible for
verifying the items reported. It is important that you review the return carefully before signing to make sure the information is correct. Unless
otherwise stated, the services for preparation of the corporation’s return do not include auditing, review, or any other verication or assurance.
Taxpayer Responsibilities
• You agree to provide us all income and deductible expense information. If additional information is received after we begin working
on the return, you will contact us immediately to ensure the completed tax returns contain all relevant information.
• You afrm that all expenses or other deduction amounts are accurate and that you have all required supporting written records.
In some cases, we will ask to review documentation.
• You must be able to provide written records of all items included on the return if audited by either the IRS or state tax authority.
We can provide guidance concerning what evidence is acceptable.
• You must review the return carefully before signing to make sure the information is correct.
• Fees must be paid before the tax return is delivered to you or led for you. If you terminate this engagement before completion, you
agree to pay a fee for work completed. A retainer is required for preparation of late returns.
• You should keep a copy of the tax return and any related tax documents. You may be assessed a fee if you request a copy in the future.
Signatures. By signing below, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and accept your obligations and responsibilities.
Taxpayer Title Date
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