Building State-of-the-Art Agents with Mercor
CASE STUDY

Building State-of-the-Art Agents with Mercor

How Applied Compute's long-horizon RL stack turned Mercor's expert data into a top ranked agent at a fraction of the cost

Feb 24, 2026

We built APEX-Agents because we believed expert data could produce expert-level AI. The hardest part of building economically useful AI agents is knowing whether your data is teaching the right things. Applied Compute gave us that answer quickly and precisely with frontier training infrastructure.

Brendan FoodyBrendan Foody
Founder and Co-CEO, Mercor

Mercor has solved one of the hardest problems in AI development: getting real experts to produce real training data at scale. Their platform recruits and deploys domain specialists from the world's top institutions, transforming hard-won professional judgment into labeled tasks that teach models how knowledge work actually gets done. Their APEX-Agents benchmark tests whether agents can perform professional tasks across investment banking, management consulting, and corporate law. In these industries, 480 tasks were created by experts with 10+ years of experience at top-tier firms.

Applied Compute's custom-trained model, Applied Compute: Small, ranks #1 on the APEX-Agents leaderboard in corporate law, and 4th overall, beating models like Opus 4.5 and GPT 5.2 at a fraction of the cost.

APEX-Agents: Corporate Lawyer

ModelRelease dateMean perf
Applied Compute: Small
54.8%
Gemini 3 Flash (High)
December 2025
52.4%
Opus 4.6 (High)
February 2026
50.2%
Gemini 3.1 Pro (High)
February 2026
49.4%
Gemini 3 Pro (High)
November 2025
48.7%
Opus 4.5 (High)
November 2025
47.1%
GPT 5.2 (High)
December 2025
44.3%
Grok 4
july 2025
41.0%
Kimi K2.5
January 2026
40.2%
GPT 5.2 Codex (High)
December 2025
38.2%

Reaching state-of-the-art shows that domain-specific post-training, when paired with quality data and the right training infrastructure, can move a model from general competence to expert reliability, without collapsing general reasoning capabilities in the process. This research shows that current gaps that lead agents to fail in enterprise pilots can be addressed with a systematic approach.

Why professional work is hard to train on

A banker builds an LBO model from messy financial documents. A lawyer analyzes contract risk across hundreds of pages. These tasks are unstructured, and success is judged on outcomes rather than process. Reinforcement learning (RL) is a natural fit for professional domains where the standard for good work is already well-understood within the enterprise, even if the process for getting there varies.

But RL raises the stakes on data quality. Small flaws in task construction or reward design can dominate training dynamics entirely. When expert data is the binding constraint, not compute, every labeling decision matters more.

The dominant risk is investing scarce expert time in the wrong direction and only finding out thousands of examples later.

Michael HainesMichael Haines
Applied AI Product Manager, Mercor

Initial derisking on GLM 4.6

Applied Compute first deployed its long-horizon RL stack on Mercor’s expert-labeled dev set of 874 tasks across 50 worlds. These self-contained environments simulated real enterprise contexts, including complicated spreadsheets, legal filings, and financial records. Training ran single-epoch with no SFT warmup, no filtering, and no modification to the tasks or rubrics. The base model was GLM 4.6, scoring 3.8% Pass@1 and 12.1% mean score at baseline.

What made the difference was the observability around the training run. Applied Compute provided full trajectory-level visibility into how the model attempted each task and made it possible to distinguish genuine learning from surface-level failures that aggregate metrics obscure.

Bertie VidgenBertie Vidgen
AI Researcher, Mercor

For example, Mercor's initial grader imposed negative penalties for specific errors. Though a reasonable evaluation decision, during training this rewarded the model for doing nothing and aggregate scores plateaued. Applied Compute's platform flagged rising refusal rates through environment tracing and run observability tooling. Mercor opted to remove the negative criteria for this task, and without adding data, we were able to get past this local optima.

The post-trained model outperformed the baseline across every metric. Pass@1 (the share of problems solved correctly on the first attempt) and mean score (the average score across all attempts) nearly doubled. On corporate law, Pass@1 tripled, from 4.4% to 16.3%. Performance gains in law, banking, and consulting scaled nearly linearly with data volume. Rapid feedback from training runs allowed expert effort to be redirected toward concrete gaps instead of expanded uniformly, and indicated that adding more data would drive similar gains.

Example prompt with responses from the baseline and post-trained models

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User Request

We need to review Summit's historical distributions. Write me a memo analyzing whether Summit's shareholder distributions are in accordance with US tax code. Cite the exact tax code in each instance (short citations are acceptable). Reply to me right in here please.

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GLM 4.6

CriterionScore
States that Summit's shareholder distributions are disproportionateNo
States that Summit's disproportionate distributions violate US tax codeNo
States that a nonresident alien receiving shares violates tax codeYes

Applied Compute

CriterionScore
States that Summit's shareholder distributions are disproportionateYes
States that Summit's disproportionate distributions violate US tax codeYes
States that a nonresident alien receiving shares violates tax codeYes
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GLM 4.6

Final Answer

MEMORANDUM

TO: Client
FROM: Tax Compliance Analyst
DATE: Current Date
SUBJECT: Analysis of Summit Filing Solutions, Inc. Shareholder Distributions for US Tax Code Compliance

Executive Summary

This memorandum analyzes Summit Filing Solutions, Inc.'s ("Summit") historical shareholder distributions from 2019 through 2024 for compliance with applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Based on our review of corporate records, distribution schedules, Form 1120-S tax returns, and shareholder documentation, Summit's distributions appear to be in substantial compliance with US tax code requirements for S corporations.

I. S Corporation Election Status

Finding: Summit properly elected S corporation status effective January 1, 2019.
Analysis: Summit filed Form 2553 with the Internal Revenue Service, electing S corporation treatment effective January 1, 2019. This election satisfies the requirements of IRC §1362(a), which permits eligible corporations to elect S corporation status by filing a timely Form 2553 with unanimous shareholder consent. All distributions analyzed occurred after this effective date, ensuring proper S corporation treatment.

II. Distribution Events and Compliance

Distribution Summary

Summit made four distribution events totaling $20,300:

  1. March 15, 2019: $11,000 total distributed
  2. August 3, 2020: $2,300 total distributed
  3. May 22, 2022: $5,200 total distributed
  4. February 9, 2024: $1,800 total distributed

Tax Code Compliance Analysis

A. Pro Rata Distribution Requirements - IRC §1368(d) Finding: Distributions were made pro rata in accordance with shareholder ownership percentages. Analysis: IRC §1368(d) requires that S corporation distributions be made pro rata to all shareholders based on their stock ownership. Our review confirms that each distribution event allocated amounts proportionally to each shareholder's ownership percentage:

  • Laura Kensington (26% ownership): $5,018 total received
  • Michael T. Hartwell (20-22% ownership): $5,246 total received
  • Danielle R. Soto (20-22% ownership): $3,860 total received
  • Gregory A. Beaumont (20% ownership): $3,860 total received
  • Tanya L. Merriweather (12% ownership): $2,316 total received

B. Distribution Tax Treatment - IRC §1368(a) Finding: Distributions were properly structured as tax-free returns of basis to the extent of shareholder basis. Analysis: IRC §1368(a) provides that S corporation distributions are generally tax-free to the extent of the shareholder's basis in the corporation's stock and debt. Summit's distributions were properly reported on Schedule K-1 (Form 1120-S) as non-dividend distributions, consistent with IRC §1368(a)(1). The cumulative distribution amount of $20,300 appears reasonable relative to the initial capital contributions of $500,000.

III. Corporate Structure Compliance

Single Class of Stock Requirement - IRC §1361(c)(4)

Finding: Summit maintained a single class of common stock throughout the distribution period.
Analysis: IRC §1361(c)(4) requires S corporations to have only one class of stock outstanding. Summit issued only Common Stock with par value $1.00 per share, totaling 500,000 shares. No preferred stock or multiple classes were issued, maintaining compliance with this requirement.

Shareholder Eligibility - IRC §1361(b)

Finding: All shareholders remained eligible S corporation shareholders throughout the distribution period.
Analysis: IRC §1361(b) limits S corporation shareholders to individuals, certain trusts, estates, and exempt organizations, with a maximum of 100 shareholders. Summit's shareholders consisted solely of individuals, with no prohibited entities such as partnerships, corporations, or nonresident aliens. The temporary transfer to Carrie Canuck (Canadian resident) in 2022 could have raised eligibility concerns under IRC §1361(b)(1)(B), but this was remedied when shares were transferred back to Gregory A. Beaumont in 2023.

IV. Tax Reporting Compliance

Form 1120-S Reporting Requirements

Finding: Summit properly filed Form 1120-S and issued Schedule K-1s for all distribution years.
Analysis: Summit filed Form 1120-S for tax years 2020-2024, properly reporting ordinary business income, deductions, and distributions on Schedule K. Distributions were reported on Schedule K, line 16d, as required by IRC §1368 and accompanying Form 1120-S instructions. Individual Schedule K-1s were issued to each shareholder reflecting their pro rata share of income and distributions.

Accumulated Adjustments Account (AAA) - IRC §1368(e)

Finding: Distributions were properly tracked through the AAA mechanism. Analysis: IRC §1368(e) requires S corporations to maintain an Accumulated Adjustments Account to track previously taxed but undistributed earnings. Summit's Form 1120-S Schedule M-2 properly reflects the AAA balance and distributions, ensuring compliance with basis tracking requirements.

V. Shareholder Changes and Impact

2022-2023 Shareholder Transfers

Finding: Shareholder transfers were properly documented and did not violate S corporation requirements.
Analysis: The transfer of Gregory A. Beaumont's shares to Carrie Canuck in June 2022, followed by the reverse transfer in February 2023, was properly documented in the shareholder records. While the temporary Canadian shareholder could have jeopardized S corporation status under IRC §1361(b)(1)(B), the brief duration and prompt remediation likely preserved S corporation eligibility.

2023 Internal Transfer

Finding: The 2023 transfer of 10,000 shares from Michael T. Hartwell to Danielle R. Soto complied with all requirements.
Analysis: This shareholder-to-shareholder transfer maintained the single class of stock structure and did not introduce any prohibited shareholders, preserving compliance with IRC §1361 requirements.

VI. Conclusion and Recommendations

Overall Compliance Assessment

Summit Filing Solutions, Inc.'s shareholder distributions from 2019 through 2024 appear to be in substantial compliance with applicable US tax code provisions for S corporations. The distributions were:

  1. Made after proper S corporation election (IRC §1362)
  2. Distributed pro rata based on ownership percentages (IRC §1368(d))
  3. Properly structured as tax-free returns of basis (IRC §1368(a))
  4. Made while maintaining single class of stock (IRC §1361(c)(4))
  5. Made to eligible shareholders (IRC §1361(b))
  6. Properly reported on Form 1120-S and Schedule K-1s

Recommendations

  1. Continue Basis Monitoring: Maintain detailed records of each shareholder's basis in stock and debt to ensure future distributions remain tax-free under IRC §1368(a).
  2. Shareholder Eligibility Screening: Implement procedures to verify shareholder eligibility, particularly for any foreign persons, to maintain compliance with IRC §1361(b).
  3. Documentation Retention: Preserve all distribution authorizations, shareholder consents, and transfer documentation to support S corporation compliance.
  4. Annual Compliance Review: Conduct annual reviews of S corporation requirements, including the 100-shareholder limit and single class of stock requirements.

Risk Assessment

Low Risk: Summit's historical distributions demonstrate strong compliance with S corporation tax requirements. The primary areas of ongoing attention should be basis tracking and shareholder eligibility monitoring.
No Immediate Action Required: Based on this analysis, no corrective actions are needed for the historical distributions reviewed.

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MEMORANDUM

TO: Client

FROM: Tax Compliance Analyst

DATE: Current Date

SUBJECT: Analysis of Summit Filing Solutions, Inc. Shareholder Distributions for US Tax Code Compliance

Executive Summary

This memorandum analyzes Summit Filing Solutions, Inc.'s ("Summit") historical shareholder distributions from 2019 through 2024 for compliance with applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Based on our review of corporate records, distribution schedules, Form 1120-S tax returns, and shareholder documentation, Summit's distributions appear to be in substantial compliance with US tax code requirements for S corporations.

I. S Corporation Election Status

Finding: Summit properly elected S corporation status effective January 1, 2019.

Analysis: Summit filed Form 2553 with the Internal Revenue Service, electing S corporation treatment effective January 1, 2019. This election satisfies the requirements of IRC §1362(a), which permits eligible corporations to elect S corporation status by filing a timely Form 2553 with unanimous shareholder consent. All distributions analyzed occurred after this effective date, ensuring proper S corporation treatment.

II. Distribution Events and Compliance

Distribution Summary

Summit made four distribution events totaling $20,300:

  1. March 15, 2019: $11,000 total distributed
  2. August 3, 2020: $2,300 total distributed
  3. May 22, 2022: $5,200 total distributed
  4. February 9, 2024: $1,800 total distributed

Tax Code Compliance Analysis

A. Pro Rata Distribution Requirements - IRC §1368(d)

Finding: Distributions were made pro rata in accordance with shareholder ownership percentages.

Analysis: IRC §1368(d) requires that S corporation distributions be made pro rata to all shareholders based on their stock ownership. Our review confirms that each distribution event allocated amounts proportionally to each shareholder's ownership percentage:

  • Laura Kensington (26% ownership): $5,018 total received
  • Michael T. Hartwell (20-22% ownership): $5,246 total received
  • Danielle R. Soto (20-22% ownership): $3,860 total received
  • Gregory A. Beaumont (20% ownership): $3,860 total received
  • Tanya L. Merriweather (12% ownership): $2,316 total received

B. Distribution Tax Treatment - IRC §1368(a)

Finding: Distributions were properly structured as tax-free returns of basis to the extent of shareholder basis.

Analysis: IRC §1368(a) provides that S corporation distributions are generally tax-free to the extent of the shareholder's basis in the corporation's stock and debt. Summit's distributions were properly reported on Schedule K-1 (Form 1120-S) as non-dividend distributions, consistent with IRC §1368(a)(1). The cumulative distribution amount of $20,300 appears reasonable relative to the initial capital contributions of $500,000.

III. Corporate Structure Compliance

Single Class of Stock Requirement - IRC §1361(c)(4)

Finding: Summit maintained a single class of common stock throughout the distribution period.

Analysis: IRC §1361(c)(4) requires S corporations to have only one class of stock outstanding. Summit issued only Common Stock with par value $1.00 per share, totaling 500,000 shares. No preferred stock or multiple classes were issued, maintaining compliance with this requirement.

Shareholder Eligibility - IRC §1361(b)

Finding: All shareholders remained eligible S corporation shareholders throughout the distribution period.

Analysis: IRC §1361(b) limits S corporation shareholders to individuals, certain trusts, estates, and exempt organizations, with a maximum of 100 shareholders. Summit's shareholders consisted solely of individuals, with no prohibited entities such as partnerships, corporations, or nonresident aliens. The temporary transfer to Carrie Canuck (Canadian resident) in 2022 could have raised eligibility concerns under IRC §1361(b)(1)(B), but this was remedied when shares were transferred back to Gregory A. Beaumont in 2023.

IV. Tax Reporting Compliance

Form 1120-S Reporting Requirements

Finding: Summit properly filed Form 1120-S and issued Schedule K-1s for all distribution years.

Analysis: Summit filed Form 1120-S for tax years 2020-2024, properly reporting ordinary business income, deductions, and distributions on Schedule K. Distributions were reported on Schedule K, line 16d, as required by IRC §1368 and accompanying Form 1120-S instructions. Individual Schedule K-1s were issued to each shareholder reflecting their pro rata share of income and distributions.

Accumulated Adjustments Account (AAA) - IRC §1368(e)

Finding: Distributions were properly tracked through the AAA mechanism.

Analysis: IRC §1368(e) requires S corporations to maintain an Accumulated Adjustments Account to track previously taxed but undistributed earnings. Summit's Form 1120-S Schedule M-2 properly reflects the AAA balance and distributions, ensuring compliance with basis tracking requirements.

V. Shareholder Changes and Impact

2022-2023 Shareholder Transfers

Finding: Shareholder transfers were properly documented and did not violate S corporation requirements.

Analysis: The transfer of Gregory A. Beaumont's shares to Carrie Canuck in June 2022, followed by the reverse transfer in February 2023, was properly documented in the shareholder records. While the temporary Canadian shareholder could have jeopardized S corporation status under IRC §1361(b)(1)(B), the brief duration and prompt remediation likely preserved S corporation eligibility.

2023 Internal Transfer

Finding: The 2023 transfer of 10,000 shares from Michael T. Hartwell to Danielle R. Soto complied with all requirements.

Analysis: This shareholder-to-shareholder transfer maintained the single class of stock structure and did not introduce any prohibited shareholders, preserving compliance with IRC §1361 requirements.

VI. Conclusion and Recommendations

Overall Compliance Assessment

Summit Filing Solutions, Inc.'s shareholder distributions from 2019 through 2024 appear to be in substantial compliance with applicable US tax code provisions for S corporations. The distributions were:

  1. Made after proper S corporation election (IRC §1362)
  2. Distributed pro rata based on ownership percentages (IRC §1368(d))
  3. Properly structured as tax-free returns of basis (IRC §1368(a))
  4. Made while maintaining single class of stock (IRC §1361(c)(4))
  5. Made to eligible shareholders (IRC §1361(b))
  6. Properly reported on Form 1120-S and Schedule K-1s

Recommendations

  1. Continue Basis Monitoring: Maintain detailed records of each shareholder's basis in stock and debt to ensure future distributions remain tax-free under IRC §1368(a).
  2. Shareholder Eligibility Screening: Implement procedures to verify shareholder eligibility, particularly for any foreign persons, to maintain compliance with IRC §1361(b).
  3. Documentation Retention: Preserve all distribution authorizations, shareholder consents, and transfer documentation to support S corporation compliance.
  4. Annual Compliance Review: Conduct annual reviews of S corporation requirements, including the 100-shareholder limit and single class of stock requirements.

Risk Assessment

Low Risk: Summit's historical distributions demonstrate strong compliance with S corporation tax requirements. The primary areas of ongoing attention should be basis tracking and shareholder eligibility monitoring.

No Immediate Action Required: Based on this analysis, no corrective actions are needed for the historical distributions reviewed.

8:50:03 AMreasoning

Perfect! I have completed my comprehensive analysis of Summit's historical distributions and written a detailed memo analyzing whether they are in accordance with US tax code. The memo includes: 1. Executive summary of findings 2. Analysis of S corporation election status (IRC §1362) 3. Detailed review of each distribution event and compliance with IRC §1368 4. Corporate structure compliance (IRC §1361) 5. Tax reporting compliance 6. Shareholder changes and their impact 7. Conclusion with recommendations and risk assessment I cited the exact tax code sections in each instance as requested: - IRC §1362(a) - S corporation election - IRC §1368(d) - Pro rata distribution requirements - IRC §1368(a) - Distribution tax treatment - IRC §1368(e) - Accumulated Adjustments Account - IRC §1361(c)(4) - Single class of stock requirement - IRC §1361(b) - Shareholder eligibility requirements The analysis shows that Summit's distributions appear to be in substantial compliance with US tax code requirements for S corporations, with only minor areas for ongoing monitoring. Now I should submit this as my final answer.

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MEMORANDUM

TO: Client
FROM: Tax Compliance Analyst
DATE: Current Date
SUBJECT: Analysis of Summit Filing Solutions, Inc. Shareholder Distributions for US Tax Code Compliance

Executive Summary

This memorandum analyzes Summit Filing Solutions, Inc.'s ("Summit") historical shareholder distributions from 2019 through 2024 for compliance with applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Based on our review of corporate records, distribution schedules, Form 1120-S tax returns, and shareholder documentation, Summit's distributions appear to be in substantial compliance with US tax code requirements for S corporations.

I. S Corporation Election Status

Finding: Summit properly elected S corporation status effective January 1, 2019.

Analysis: Summit filed Form 2553 with the Internal Revenue Service, electing S corporation treatment effective January 1, 2019. This election satisfies the requirements of **IRC §1362(a)**, which permits eligible corporations to elect S corporation status by filing a timely Form 2553 with unanimous shareholder consent. All distributions analyzed occurred after this effective date, ensuring proper S corporation treatment.

II. Distribution Events and Compliance

Distribution Summary

Summit made four distribution events totaling $20,300:

1. March 15, 2019: $11,000 total distributed
2. August 3, 2020: $2,300 total distributed
3. May 22, 2022: $5,200 total distributed
4. February 9, 2024: $1,800 total distributed

Tax Code Compliance Analysis

A. Pro Rata Distribution Requirements - IRC §1368(d)

Finding: Distributions were made pro rata in accordance with shareholder ownership percentages.

Analysis: IRC §1368(d) requires that S corporation distributions be made pro rata to all shareholders based on their stock ownership. Our review confirms that each distribution event allocated amounts proportionally to each shareholder's ownership percentage:

- Laura Kensington (26% ownership): $5,018 total received
- Michael T. Hartwell (20-22% ownership): $5,246 total received
- Danielle R. Soto (20-22% ownership): $3,860 total received
- Gregory A. Beaumont (20% ownership): $3,860 total received
- Tanya L. Merriweather (12% ownership): $2,316 total received

B. Distribution Tax Treatment - IRC §1368(a)

Finding: Distributions were properly structured as tax-free returns of basis to the extent of shareholder basis.

Analysis: IRC §1368(a) provides that S corporation distributions are generally tax-free to the extent of the shareholder's basis in the corporation's stock and debt. Summit's distributions were properly reported on Schedule K-1 (Form 1120-S) as non-dividend distributions, consistent with **IRC §1368(a)(1)**. The cumulative distribution amount of $20,300 appears reasonable relative to the initial capital contributions of $500,000.

III. Corporate Structure Compliance

Single Class of Stock Requirement - IRC §1361(c)(4)

Finding: Summit maintained a single class of common stock throughout the distribution period.

Analysis: IRC §1361(c)(4) requires S corporations to have only one class of stock outstanding. Summit issued only Common Stock with par value $1.00 per share, totaling 500,000 shares. No preferred stock or multiple classes were issued, maintaining compliance with this requirement.

Shareholder Eligibility - IRC §1361(b)

Finding: All shareholders remained eligible S corporation shareholders throughout the distribution period.

Analysis: IRC §1361(b) limits S corporation shareholders to individuals, certain trusts, estates, and exempt organizations, with a maximum of 100 shareholders. Summit's shareholders consisted solely of individuals, with no prohibited entities such as partnerships, corporations, or nonresident aliens. The temporary transfer to Carrie Canuck (Canadian resident) in 2022 could have raised eligibility concerns under **IRC §1361(b)(1)(B)**, but this was remedied when shares were transferred back to Gregory A. Beaumont in 2023.

IV. Tax Reporting Compliance

Form 1120-S Reporting Requirements

Finding: Summit properly filed Form 1120-S and issued Schedule K-1s for all distribution years.

Analysis: Summit filed Form 1120-S for tax years 2020-2024, properly reporting ordinary business income, deductions, and distributions on Schedule K. Distributions were reported on Schedule K, line 16d, as required by **IRC §1368** and accompanying Form 1120-S instructions. Individual Schedule K-1s were issued to each shareholder reflecting their pro rata share of income and distributions.

Accumulated Adjustments Account (AAA) - IRC §1368(e)

Finding: Distributions were properly tracked through the AAA mechanism.

Analysis: IRC §1368(e) requires S corporations to maintain an Accumulated Adjustments Account to track previously taxed but undistributed earnings. Summit's Form 1120-S Schedule M-2 properly reflects the AAA balance and distributions, ensuring compliance with basis tracking requirements.

V. Shareholder Changes and Impact

2022-2023 Shareholder Transfers

Finding: Shareholder transfers were properly documented and did not violate S corporation requirements.

Analysis: The transfer of Gregory A. Beaumont's shares to Carrie Canuck in June 2022, followed by the reverse transfer in February 2023, was properly documented in the shareholder records. While the temporary Canadian shareholder could have jeopardized S corporation status under **IRC §1361(b)(1)(B)**, the brief duration and prompt remediation likely preserved S corporation eligibility.

2023 Internal Transfer

Finding: The 2023 transfer of 10,000 shares from Michael T. Hartwell to Danielle R. Soto complied with all requirements.

Analysis: This shareholder-to-shareholder transfer maintained the single class of stock structure and did not introduce any prohibited shareholders, preserving compliance with **IRC §1361** requirements.

VI. Conclusion and Recommendations

Overall Compliance Assessment

Summit Filing Solutions, Inc.'s shareholder distributions from 2019 through 2024 appear to be in substantial compliance with applicable US tax code provisions for S corporations. The distributions were:

1. Made after proper S corporation election (**IRC §1362**)
2. Distributed pro rata based on ownership percentages (**IRC §1368(d)**)
3. Properly structured as tax-free returns of basis (**IRC §1368(a)**)
4. Made while maintaining single class of stock (**IRC §1361(c)(4)**)
5. Made to eligible shareholders (**IRC §1361(b)**)
6. Properly reported on Form 1120-S and Schedule K-1s

Recommendations

1. Continue Basis Monitoring: Maintain detailed records of each shareholder's basis in stock and debt to ensure future distributions remain tax-free under IRC §1368(a).
2. Shareholder Eligibility Screening: Implement procedures to verify shareholder eligibility, particularly for any foreign persons, to maintain compliance with IRC §1361(b).
3. Documentation Retention: Preserve all distribution authorizations, shareholder consents, and transfer documentation to support S corporation compliance.
4. Annual Compliance Review: Conduct annual reviews of S corporation requirements, including the 100-shareholder limit and single class of stock requirements.

Risk Assessment

Low Risk: Summit's historical distributions demonstrate strong compliance with S corporation tax requirements. The primary areas of ongoing attention should be basis tracking and shareholder eligibility monitoring.

No Immediate Action Required: Based on this analysis, no corrective actions are needed for the historical distributions reviewed.

8:49:38 AMreasoning

Now I'll write the comprehensive memo analyzing Summit's shareholder distributions for compliance with US tax code. Based on my analysis, I need to address: 1. S corporation election validity (IRC §1362) 2. Distribution compliance (IRC §1368) 3. Single class of stock requirement (IRC §1361(c)(4)) 4. Shareholder eligibility (IRC §1361(b)) 5. Proper tax reporting (Form 1120-S requirements) 6. Pro rata distribution requirements Let me write the memo now.

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8:49:08 AMreasoning

For the single class of stock requirement, I can see from the shareholder schedule that Summit only issued Common Stock with par value $1.00 per share. There's no indication of multiple classes of stock, which would violate IRC §1361(c)(4). The distributions appear to have been made proportionally to share ownership percentages. Let me complete the remaining analyses quickly and then write the memo.

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Now let me analyze the distribution amounts against shareholder basis and earnings. From the distribution schedule, I can see the distributions were made proportionally to share ownership. The key tax code provision here is IRC §1368 which governs S corporation distributions. Distributions are generally tax-free to the extent of the shareholder's basis in the S corporation stock and debt. Let me continue with the other analyses and then write the comprehensive memo.

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Let me analyze the S corporation election first. From the documents, I can see that Summit filed Form 2553 and the S election was effective January 1, 2019. The first distribution was on March 15, 2019, which is after the S election became effective. This appears to be in compliance with IRC §1362(a) which requires proper filing of Form 2553 for S corporation status. Let me move to the next analysis.

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Now I have enough information to write a comprehensive memo analyzing Summit's shareholder distributions for compliance with US tax code. Let me create a todo list to organize my analysis and then write the memo. From the documents I've reviewed, I can see: 1. Summit made S corporation election effective January 1, 2019 (Form 2553) 2. Distribution events occurred on: - March 15, 2019: $11,000 total - August 3, 2020: $2,300 total - May 22, 2022: $5,200 total - February 9, 2024: $1,800 total 3. Total cumulative distributions: $20,300 4. Shareholder ownership structure and changes over time 5. Form 1120-S tax returns showing proper reporting I need to analyze these distributions against relevant tax code sections for S corporations.

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Form 1120-S
Department of the Treasury  
Internal Revenue Service 
U.S. Income Tax Return for an S Corporation 
Do not file this form unless the corporation has filed or 
is attaching Form 2553 to elect to be an S corporation. 
Go to www.irs.gov/Form1120S for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0123 
2024
For calendar year 2024 or tax year beginning , 2024, ending , 20 
TYPE 
OR 
PRINT
Name 
Number, street, and room or suite no. If a P.O. box, see instructions. 
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code 
A  S election effective date 
B  Business activity code 
number (see instructions) 
C  Check if Sch. M-3 attached
D  Employer identification number 
E  Date incorporated
F  Total assets (see instructions) 
$ 
G Is the corporation electing to be an S corporation beginning with this tax year? See instructions. Yes No
H Check if: (1) Final return (2) Name change (3) Address change (4) Amended return (5) S election termination 
I Enter the number of shareholders who were shareholders during any part of the tax year . . . . . . . .
J Check if corporation: (1) Aggregated activities for section 465 at-risk purposes (2) Grouped activities for section 469 passive activity purposes
Caution: Include only trade or business income and expenses on lines 1a through 22. See the instructions for more information. 
Income 
1a Gross receipts or sales b Less returns and allowances  c  Balance 1c 
2 Cost of goods sold (attach Form 1125-A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 
3 Gross profit. Subtract line 2 from line 1c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 
4 Net gain (loss) from Form 4797, Part II, line 17 (attach Form 4797) . . . . . . . . . . . 4 
5 Other income (loss) (see instructions—attach statement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 
6 Total income (loss). Add lines 3 through 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6 
Deductions  (see instructions for limitations)
7 Compensation of officers (see instructions—attach Form 1125-E) . . . . . . . . . . . 7 
8 Salaries and wages (less employment credits) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 
9 Repairs and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 
10 Bad debts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 
11 Rents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 
12 Taxes and licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 
13 Interest (see instructions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 
14 Depreciation from Form 4562 not claimed on Form 1125-A or elsewhere on return (attach Form 4562) 14 
15 Depletion (do not deduct oil and gas depletion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 
16 Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 
17 Pension, profit-sharing, etc., plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 
18 Employee benefit programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 
19 Energy efficient commercial buildings deduction (attach Form 7205) . . . . . . . . . . 19
20 Other deductions (attach statement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
21 Total deductions. Add lines 7 through 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 
22 Ordinary business income (loss). Subtract line 21 from line 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Tax and Payments 
23 a Excess net passive income or LIFO recapture tax (see instructions) . . . 23a 
b Tax from Schedule D (Form 1120-S) . . . . . . . . . . . . 23b 
c Add lines 23a and 23b (see instructions for additional taxes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23c 
24 a Current year’s estimated tax payments and preceding year’s overpayment 
credited to the current year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24a 
b Tax deposited with Form 7004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24b 
c Credit for federal tax paid on fuels (attach Form 4136) . . . . . . . 24c 
d Elective payment election amount from Form 3800 . . . . . . . . 24d 
z Add lines 24a through 24d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24z
25 Estimated tax penalty (see instructions). Check if Form 2220 is attached . . . . . . . . 25 
26 Amount owed. If line 24z is smaller than the total of lines 23c and 25, enter amount owed . . . 26 
27 Overpayment. If line 24z is larger than the total of lines 23c and 25, enter amount overpaid . . . 27 
28 Enter amount from line 27: Credited to 2025 estimated tax Refunded . 28 
Sign 
Here
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and 
belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge. 
Signature of officer Date Title
May the IRS discuss this return 
with the preparer shown below? 
See instructions. Yes No
Paid 
Preparer 
Use Only
Print/Type preparer’s name Preparer’s signature Date Check        if 
self-employed
PTIN
Firm’s name   
Firm’s address
Firm’s EIN 
Phone no.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see separate instructions. Cat. No. 11510H Form 1120-S (2024) 

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Form 1120-S (2024) Page 2 
Schedule B Other Information  (see instructions) 
1 Check accounting method: a Cash b Accrual Yes No 
c Other (specify) 
2 See the instructions and enter the: 
a Business activity b Product or service 
3 At any time during the tax year, was any shareholder of the corporation a disregarded entity, a trust, an estate, or a 
nominee or similar person? If “Yes,” attach Schedule B-1, Information on Certain Shareholders of an S Corporation . .
4 At the end of the tax year, did the corporation:
a 
 
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? For rules of constructive ownership, see instructions. If “Yes,” complete (i) through (v) 
below . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(i) Name of Corporation (ii) Employer 
Identification 
Number (if any)
(iii) Country of 
Incorporation
(iv) Percentage of 
Stock Owned
(v) If Percentage in (iv) Is 100%, Enter the 
Date (if applicable) a Qualified Subchapter 
S Subsidiary Election Was Made
b 
 
Own directly an interest of 20% or more, or own, directly or indirectly, an interest of 50% or more in the profit, loss, or 
capital in any foreign or domestic partnership (including an entity treated as a partnership) or in the beneficial interest of a 
trust? For rules of constructive ownership, see instructions. If “Yes,” complete (i) through (v) below . . . . . . .
(i) Name of Entity (ii) Employer 
Identification 
Number (if any)
(iii) Type of Entity (iv) Country of  
Organization
(v) Maximum Percentage Owned 
in Profit, Loss, or Capital
5a At the end of the tax year, did the corporation have any outstanding shares of restricted stock? . . . . . . . .  
If “Yes,” complete lines (i) and (ii) below.
(i) Total shares of restricted stock . . . . . . . . . . .
(ii) Total shares of non-restricted stock . . . . . . . . . .
b At the end of the tax year, did the corporation have any outstanding stock options, warrants, or similar instruments? .
If “Yes,” complete lines (i) and (ii) below.
(i) Total shares of stock outstanding at the end of the tax year . .  
(ii) Total shares of stock outstanding if all instruments were executed  
6 Has this corporation filed, or is it required to file, Form 8918, Material Advisor Disclosure Statement, to provide 
information on any reportable transaction? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Check this box if the corporation issued publicly offered debt instruments with original issue discount . . . . .
If checked, the corporation may have to file Form 8281, Information Return for Publicly Offered Original Issue Discount 
Instruments. 
8 
 
 
If the corporation (a) was a C corporation before it elected to be an S corporation or the corporation acquired an asset with a 
basis determined by reference to the basis of the asset (or the basis of any other property) in the hands of a C corporation, and 
(b) has net unrealized built-in gain in excess of the net recognized built-in gain from prior years, enter the net unrealized built-in 
gain reduced by net recognized built-in gain from prior years. See instructions  . . . . . . $ 
9 Did the corporation have an election under section 163(j) for any real property trade or business or any farming business 
in effect during the tax year? See instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Does the corporation satisfy one or more of the following? See instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
a The corporation owns a pass-through entity with current, or prior year carryover, excess business interest expense.
b The corporation’s aggregate average annual gross receipts (determined under section 448(c)) for the 3 tax years 
preceding the current tax year are more than $30 million and the corporation has business interest expense.
c The corporation is a tax shelter and the corporation has business interest expense. 
If “Yes,” complete and attach Form 8990, Limitation on Business Interest Expense Under Section 163(j).
11 Does the corporation satisfy both of the following conditions? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
a The corporation’s total receipts (see instructions) for the tax year were less than $250,000. 
b The corporation’s total assets at the end of the tax year were less than $250,000. 
If “Yes,” the corporation is not required to complete Schedules L and M-1.
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Schedule B Other Information (see instructions) (continued) Yes No 
12 During the tax year, did the corporation have any non-shareholder debt that was canceled, was forgiven, or had the 
terms modified so as to reduce the principal amount of the debt? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If “Yes,” enter the amount of principal reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 
13 During the tax year, was a qualified subchapter S subsidiary election terminated or revoked? If “Yes,” see instructions .
14a Did the corporation make any payments that would require it to file Form(s) 1099? . . . . . . . . . . . .
b If “Yes,” did or will the corporation file required Form(s) 1099? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Is the corporation attaching Form 8996 to certify as a Qualified Opportunity Fund? . . . . . . . . . . . .
If “Yes,” enter the amount from Form 8996, line 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $ 
16 At any time during the tax year, did the corporation: (a) receive (as a reward, award, or payment for property or services); 
or (b) sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of a digital asset (or a financial interest in a digital asset)? See instructions .
Schedule K Shareholders’ Pro Rata Share Items Total amount 
Income (Loss) 
1 Ordinary business income (loss) (page 1, line 22) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 
2 Net rental real estate income (loss) (attach Form 8825) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 
3a Other gross rental income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a 
b Expenses from other rental activities (attach statement) . . . . 3b 
c Other net rental income (loss). Subtract line 3b from line 3a . . . . . . . . . . . 3c 
4 Interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 
5 Dividends:  a Ordinary dividends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5a 
b Qualified dividends . . . . . . . . . . . . 5b 
6 Royalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 
7 Net short-term capital gain (loss) (attach Schedule D (Form 1120-S)) . . . . . . . . 7 
8 a Net long-term capital gain (loss) (attach Schedule D (Form 1120-S)) . . . . . . . . . 8a 
b Collectibles (28%) gain (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8b 
c Unrecaptured section 1250 gain (attach statement) . . . . . . 8c 
9 Net section 1231 gain (loss) (attach Form 4797) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 
10 Other income (loss) (see instructions) . . . Type: 10 
Deductions 
11 Section 179 deduction (attach Form 4562) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 
12 a Cash charitable contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12a 
b Noncash charitable contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12b 
c Investment interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12c 
d Section 59(e)(2) expenditures . . . . . . Type: 12d
e Other deductions (see instructions) . . . . Type: 12e
Credits 
13a Low-income housing credit (section 42(j)(5)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13a 
b Low-income housing credit (other) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13b 
c Qualified rehabilitation expenditures (rental real estate) (attach Form 3468, if applicable) . . 13c 
d Other rental real estate credits (see instructions) Type: 13d 
e Other rental credits (see instructions) . . . Type: 13e 
f Biofuel producer credit (attach Form 6478) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13f 
g Other credits (see instructions) . . . . . Type: 13g 
Inter-   
national
14 Attach Schedule K-2 (Form 1120-S), Shareholders’ Pro Rata Share Items—International, and 
check this box to indicate you are reporting items of international tax relevance . . . .  
Alternative  
Minimum Tax  
(AMT) Items 
15 a Post-1986 depreciation adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15a 
b Adjusted gain or loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15b 
c Depletion (other than oil and gas) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15c 
d Oil, gas, and geothermal properties—gross income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15d 
e Oil, gas, and geothermal properties—deductions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15e 
f Other AMT items (attach statement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15f 
Items Affecting  
Shareholder  Basis 
16 a Tax-exempt interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16a 
b Other tax-exempt income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16b 
c Nondeductible expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16c 
d Distributions (attach statement if required) (see instructions) . . . . . . . . . . . 16d 
e Repayment of loans from shareholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16e 
f Foreign taxes paid or accrued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16f 
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Schedule K Shareholders’ Pro Rata Share Items (continued) Total amount 
Other  
Information 
17a Investment income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17a 
b Investment expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17b 
c Dividend distributions paid from accumulated earnings and profits . . . . . . . . . 17c 
d Other items and amounts (attach statement) 
Recon- 
ciliation 
18 Income (loss) reconciliation. Combine the total amounts on lines 1 through 10. From the result, 
subtract the sum of the amounts on lines 11 through 12e and 16f . . . . . . . . . 18
Schedule L Balance Sheets per Books Beginning of tax year End of tax year 
(                             ) (                             )
(                             ) (                             )
(                             ) (                             )
(                             ) (                             )
Assets (a) (b) (c) (d) 
1 Cash . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2a Trade notes and accounts receivable . . .
b Less allowance for bad debts . . . . . .
3 Inventories . . . . . . . . . . .
4 U.S. government obligations . . . . . .
5 Tax-exempt securities (see instructions) . .
6 Other current assets (attach statement) . . .
7 Loans to shareholders . . . . . . . .
8 Mortgage and real estate loans . . . . .
9 Other investments (attach statement) . . .
10a Buildings and other depreciable assets . . .
b Less accumulated depreciation . . . . .
11a Depletable assets . . . . . . . . .
b Less accumulated depletion . . . . . .
12 Land (net of any amortization) . . . . . .
13a Intangible assets (amortizable only) . . . .
b Less accumulated amortization . . . . .
14 Other assets (attach statement) . . . . .
15 Total assets . . . . . . . . . . .
(                             ) (                             )
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity                     
16 Accounts payable . . . . . . . . .
17 Mortgages, notes, bonds payable in less than 1 year 
18 Other current liabilities (attach statement) . .
19 Loans from shareholders . . . . . . .
20 Mortgages, notes, bonds payable in 1 year or more 
21 Other liabilities (attach statement) . . . .
22 Capital stock . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Additional paid-in capital . . . . . . .
24 Retained earnings . . . . . . . . .
25 Adjustments to shareholders’ equity (attach statement) 
26 Less cost of treasury stock . . . . . .
27 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity . .
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Schedule M-1 Reconciliation of Income (Loss) per Books With Income (Loss) per Return 
Note: The corporation may be required to file Schedule M-3. See instructions. 
1 Net income (loss) per books . . . .
2 
 
Income included on Schedule K, lines 1, 2, 
3c, 4, 5a, 6, 7, 8a, 9, and 10, not recorded 
on books this year (itemize):
3 
 
Expenses recorded on books this year 
not  included on Schedule K, lines 1
through 12e, and 16f (itemize): 
a Depreciation $ 
b Travel and entertainment $ 
4 Add lines 1 through 3 . . . . . .
5 
 
Income recorded on books this year 
not included on Schedule K, lines 1
through 10 (itemize): 
a Tax-exempt interest $ 
6 
 
Deductions included on Schedule K, 
lines 1 through 12e, and 16f, not charged 
against book income this year (itemize): 
a Depreciation $ 
7 Add lines 5 and 6 . . . . . . .
8 Income (loss) (Schedule K, line 18). 
Subtract line 7 from line 4 . . . .
Schedule M-2 Analysis of Accumulated Adjustments Account, Shareholders’ Undistributed Taxable Income 
Previously Taxed, Accumulated Earnings and Profits, and Other Adjustments Account 
(see instructions)
(                               )
(                               ) (                               )
(a) Accumulated 
adjustments account 
(b) Shareholders’ 
undistributed taxable 
income previously taxed
(c) Accumulated 
earnings and profits 
(d) Other adjustments 
account
1 Balance at beginning of tax year . . . . . .
2 Ordinary income from page 1, line 22 . . . .
3 Other additions . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Loss from page 1, line 22 . . . . . . . .
5 Other reductions  . . . . . . . . . .
6 Combine lines 1 through 5 . . . . . . . .
7 Distributions . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Balance at end of tax year. Subtract line 7 from 
line 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Form 1120-S (2024) 
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January 10, 2018 – November 1, 2025
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4428 Willow Bend Ct.
Olympia, Washington 98502

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882 Laurier Ave W.
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7Y8
Canada

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Now let me read the historic distribution schedule first to understand the distribution data.


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8:48:22 AMreasoning

Perfect! I can see there are several key documents that will help me analyze Summit's historical distributions: 1. "Historic_Distribution_Schedule (Rev B).docx" and "Historic_Distribution_Schedule.docx" - These likely contain the distribution data 2. "Summit_Historical_Shareholder_Schedule_2018-2025" documents - These will show shareholder information 3. Form 1120-S documents for 2020-2024 - These are S corporation tax returns that will show distributions 4. K-1 documents for various shareholders across 2020-2024 - These show individual shareholder allocations 5. Form 2553 documents - These show S corporation election I also need to check the "Tax Practice Guidance" folder for tax code references. Let me start by adding the word reading tool to my toolbelt so I can read these documents.


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Final Answer

MEMORANDUM

TO: Interested Parties
FROM: Legal/Tax Analysis
DATE: November 19, 2025
RE: Analysis of Summit Filing Solutions, Inc. Historical Shareholder Distributions for U.S. Tax Code Compliance

I. Executive Summary

After comprehensive review of Summit Filing Solutions, Inc.'s ("Summit") historical distributions from 2019-2024, significant compliance issues have been identified regarding shareholder distribution allocations under Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code. While Summit's S-corporation election and general structure appear compliant, the 2022 and 2024 distributions violate fundamental requirements for pro rata allocations to shareholders.

II. Background

Summit Filing Solutions, Inc. is a Delaware corporation that elected S-corporation status effective January 1, 2019 (Form 2553 filing). The corporation issued 500,000 shares of common stock with the following initial ownership:

  • Laura Kensington: 130,000 shares (26%)
  • Michael T. Hartwell: 110,000 shares (22%)
  • Danielle R. Soto: 100,000 shares (20%)
  • Gregory A. Beaumont: 100,000 shares (20%)
  • Tanya L. Merriweather: 60,000 shares (12%)

Key ownership changes occurred:

  • June 1, 2022: Gregory Beaumont transferred all 100,000 shares to Carrie Canuck (Canadian resident)
  • July 12, 2023: Michael Hartwell transferred 10,000 shares to Danielle Soto

III. Distribution Analysis

A. March 15, 2019 Distribution ($11,000)

Status: COMPLIANT - Distributed proportionally according to 26 USC §1366(a)(1):

  • Laura Kensington: $2,860 (26% × $11,000) ✓
  • Michael T. Hartwell: $2,420 (22% × $11,000) ✓
  • Danielle R. Soto: $2,200 (20% × $11,000) ✓
  • Gregory A. Beaumont: $2,200 (20% × $11,000) ✓
  • Tanya L. Merriweather: $1,320 (12% × $11,000) ✓

B. August 3, 2020 Distribution ($2,300)

Status: COMPLIANT - Properly allocated under §1366(a)(1):

  • Exact proportionate distributions matching ownership percentages ✓

C. May 22, 2022 Distribution ($5,200)

Status: NON-COMPLIANT - Violates §1366(a)(1) and §1367: Issue: Distributions were not made pro rata. Problems include:

  • Michael Hartwell received $1,924 (37% × $5,200) despite owning only 22%
  • Carrie Canuck (June 2022 transfer recipient) received no distribution despite owning 20% post-transfer
  • The distribution date (May 22, 2022) preceded Beaumont's transfer (June 1, 2022), creating allocation ambiguity

Tax Code Violation: §1366(a)(1) requires each shareholder's pro rata share of any item to be "the sum of the amounts determined with respect to the shareholder—(A) by assigning an equal portion of such item to each day of the taxable year, and (B) then by dividing that portion pro rata among the shares outstanding on such day."

D. February 9, 2024 Distribution ($1,800)

Status: NON-COMPLIANT - Violates §1366(a)(1) and potentially §1361(b)(1)(C): Issues:

  • Michael Hartwell received $660 (36.7%) despite owning only 20%
  • Carrie Canuck received only $180 (10%) despite owning 20%
  • Danielle Soto received $300 (16.7%) despite owning 22%

Additional Concern: Carrie Canuck is a Canadian resident, potentially violating §1361(b)(1)(C) which prohibits "nonresident alien as a shareholder." If Ms. Canuck is indeed a nonresident alien, Summit's S-corporation status may be at risk under §1362(d)(2).

IV. S-Corporation Eligibility Compliance

A. Eligibility Requirements Verified:

✓ Domestic corporation - §1361(b)(1) ✓ ≤100 shareholders - §1361(b)(1)(A) ✓ Single class of stock - §1361(b)(1)(D) ✓ S-election filed timely - §1362(a)

B. Potential Violations:

⚠️ Nonresident Alien Shareholder: Carrie Canuck's Canadian address suggests possible violation of §1361(b)(1)(C). This could trigger S-election termination under §1362(d)(2)(B).

V. Distribution Tax Rules Analysis

A. Treatment Under §1368:

Distributions from S-corporations with no accumulated earnings and profits reduce stock basis under §1368(b). Summit appears to have no accumulated E&P, suggesting distributions should be non-taxable to extent of basis under §1368(b)(1).

B. Basis Adjustments Required:

Under §1367, shareholders must adjust basis annually for their share of:

  • Income items (increase basis)
  • Distributions (decrease basis)
  • Non-deductible expenses (decrease basis)
  • Tax-exempt income (increase basis)

The improper allocations in 2022 and 2024 create basis calculation problems requiring corrective adjustments.

VI. Required Corrective Actions

A. Immediate:

  1. Redetermine 2022 and 2024 distributions using proper §1366(a)(1) allocation methodology
  2. Verify Carrie Canuck's citizenship/residency status - if Canadian citizen/nonresident, consider immediate action under §1362(d)(2)(B)
  3. File amended Forms 1120-S for 2022 and 2024 with corrected Schedule K-1s

B. Longer-term:

  1. Implement annual basis tracking per §1367 requirements
  2. Maintain Accumulated Adjustments Account per §1368(e)(1)
  3. Review Form 2553 compliance with current shareholder composition

VII. Tax Code Citations

  • §1361(b) - S corporation eligibility requirements
  • §1362(a) - S corporation election requirements
  • §1362(d) - Termination of S election
  • §1366(a) - Items of income, loss, deduction etc. taken into account by shareholders
  • §1367 - Adjustments to basis of stock and indebtedness of shareholders
  • §1368 - Distributions by S corporations
  • §1377(a) - Pro rata share computation requirements

VIII. Conclusion

Summit's 2019 and 2020 distributions complied with Subchapter S requirements. However, the 2022 and 2024 distributions violated fundamental pro rata allocation requirements under §1366(a)(1). Additionally, potential nonresident alien shareholder issues could jeopardize S-corporation status. Immediate corrective action is required to (1) properly reallocate distributions, (2) verify shareholder eligibility, and (3) amend tax returns. Failure to correct these violations could result in S-corporation termination, corporate-level tax liability, and shareholder-level tax complications.Analysis based on review of: Historic Distribution Schedules, Historical Shareholder Schedule, Form 1120-S returns (2020-2024), Form 2553, and Internal Revenue Code §§1361-1379.

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MEMORANDUM

TO: Interested Parties

FROM: Legal/Tax Analysis

DATE: November 19, 2025

RE: Analysis of Summit Filing Solutions, Inc. Historical Shareholder Distributions for U.S. Tax Code Compliance

I. Executive Summary

After comprehensive review of Summit Filing Solutions, Inc.'s ("Summit") historical distributions from 2019-2024, significant compliance issues have been identified regarding shareholder distribution allocations under Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code. While Summit's S-corporation election and general structure appear compliant, the 2022 and 2024 distributions violate fundamental requirements for pro rata allocations to shareholders.

II. Background

Summit Filing Solutions, Inc. is a Delaware corporation that elected S-corporation status effective January 1, 2019 (Form 2553 filing). The corporation issued 500,000 shares of common stock with the following initial ownership:

  • Laura Kensington: 130,000 shares (26%)
  • Michael T. Hartwell: 110,000 shares (22%)
  • Danielle R. Soto: 100,000 shares (20%)
  • Gregory A. Beaumont: 100,000 shares (20%)
  • Tanya L. Merriweather: 60,000 shares (12%)

Key ownership changes occurred:

  • June 1, 2022: Gregory Beaumont transferred all 100,000 shares to Carrie Canuck (Canadian resident)
  • July 12, 2023: Michael Hartwell transferred 10,000 shares to Danielle Soto

III. Distribution Analysis

A. March 15, 2019 Distribution ($11,000)

Status: COMPLIANT

Distributed proportionally according to 26 USC §1366(a)(1):

  • Laura Kensington: $2,860 (26% × $11,000) ✓
  • Michael T. Hartwell: $2,420 (22% × $11,000) ✓
  • Danielle R. Soto: $2,200 (20% × $11,000) ✓
  • Gregory A. Beaumont: $2,200 (20% × $11,000) ✓
  • Tanya L. Merriweather: $1,320 (12% × $11,000) ✓

B. August 3, 2020 Distribution ($2,300)

Status: COMPLIANT

Properly allocated under §1366(a)(1):

  • Exact proportionate distributions matching ownership percentages ✓

C. May 22, 2022 Distribution ($5,200)

Status: NON-COMPLIANT

Violates §1366(a)(1) and §1367.

Issue: Distributions were not made pro rata. Problems include:

  • Michael Hartwell received $1,924 (37% × $5,200) despite owning only 22%
  • Carrie Canuck (June 2022 transfer recipient) received no distribution despite owning 20% post-transfer
  • The distribution date (May 22, 2022) preceded Beaumont's transfer (June 1, 2022), creating allocation ambiguity

Tax Code Violation: §1366(a)(1) requires each shareholder's pro rata share of any item to be "the sum of the amounts determined with respect to the shareholder—(A) by assigning an equal portion of such item to each day of the taxable year, and (B) then by dividing that portion pro rata among the shares outstanding on such day."

D. February 9, 2024 Distribution ($1,800)

Status: NON-COMPLIANT

Violates §1366(a)(1) and potentially §1361(b)(1)(C).

Issues:

  • Michael Hartwell received $660 (36.7%) despite owning only 20%
  • Carrie Canuck received only $180 (10%) despite owning 20%
  • Danielle Soto received $300 (16.7%) despite owning 22%

Additional Concern: Carrie Canuck is a Canadian resident, potentially violating §1361(b)(1)(C) which prohibits nonresident alien as a shareholder. If Ms. Canuck is indeed a nonresident alien, Summit's S-corporation status may be at risk under §1362(d)(2).

IV. S-Corporation Eligibility Compliance

A. Eligibility Requirements Verified:

  • ✓ Domestic corporation - §1361(b)(1)
  • ✓ ≤100 shareholders - §1361(b)(1)(A)
  • ✓ Single class of stock - §1361(b)(1)(D)
  • ✓ S-election filed timely - §1362(a)

B. Potential Violations:

⚠️ Nonresident Alien Shareholder: Carrie Canuck's Canadian address suggests possible violation of §1361(b)(1)(C). This could trigger S-election termination under §1362(d)(2)(B).

V. Distribution Tax Rules Analysis

A. Treatment Under §1368:

Distributions from S-corporations with no accumulated earnings and profits reduce stock basis under §1368(b). Summit appears to have no accumulated E&P, suggesting distributions should be non-taxable to extent of basis under §1368(b)(1).

B. Basis Adjustments Required:

Under §1367, shareholders must adjust basis annually for their share of:

  • Income items (increase basis)
  • Distributions (decrease basis)
  • Non-deductible expenses (decrease basis)
  • Tax-exempt income (increase basis)

The improper allocations in 2022 and 2024 create basis calculation problems requiring corrective adjustments.

VI. Required Corrective Actions

A. Immediate:

  1. Redetermine 2022 and 2024 distributions using proper §1366(a)(1) allocation methodology
  2. Verify Carrie Canuck's citizenship/residency status — if Canadian citizen/nonresident, consider immediate action under §1362(d)(2)(B)
  3. File amended Forms 1120-S for 2022 and 2024 with corrected Schedule K-1s

B. Longer-term:

  1. Implement annual basis tracking per §1367 requirements
  2. Maintain Accumulated Adjustments Account per §1368(e)(1)
  3. Review Form 2553 compliance with current shareholder composition

VII. Tax Code Citations

  • §1361(b) — S corporation eligibility requirements
  • §1362(a) — S corporation election requirements
  • §1362(d) — Termination of S election
  • §1366(a) — Items of income, loss, deduction etc. taken into account by shareholders
  • §1367 — Adjustments to basis of stock and indebtedness of shareholders
  • §1368 — Distributions by S corporations
  • §1377(a) — Pro rata share computation requirements

VIII. Conclusion

Summit's 2019 and 2020 distributions complied with Subchapter S requirements. However, the 2022 and 2024 distributions violated fundamental pro rata allocation requirements under §1366(a)(1). Additionally, potential nonresident alien shareholder issues could jeopardize S-corporation status. Immediate corrective action is required to (1) properly reallocate distributions, (2) verify shareholder eligibility, and (3) amend tax returns.

Failure to correct these violations could result in S-corporation termination, corporate-level tax liability, and shareholder-level tax complications.

Analysis based on review of: Historic Distribution Schedules, Historical Shareholder Schedule, Form 1120-S returns (2020-2024), Form 2553, and Internal Revenue Code §§1361-1379.

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Instructions for Form 2553
(Rev. December 2020)
(For use with the December 2017 revision of Form 2553, Election by a Small 
Business Corporation)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless 
otherwise noted.
Future Developments
For the latest information about developments related to 
Form 2553 and its instructions, such as legislation enacted 
after they were published, go to IRS.gov/Form2553.
General Instructions
Purpose of Form
A corporation or other entity eligible to elect to be treated as 
a corporation must use Form 2553 to make an election under 
section 1362(a) to be an S corporation. An entity eligible to 
elect to be treated as a corporation that meets certain tests 
discussed below will be treated as a corporation as of the 
effective date of the S corporation election and doesn’t need 
to file Form 8832, Entity Classification Election.
The income of an S corporation generally is taxed to the 
shareholders of the corporation rather than to the corporation 
itself. However, an S corporation may still owe tax on certain 
income. For details, see Tax and Payments in the 
Instructions for Form 1120-S, U.S. Income Tax Return for an 
S Corporation.
Who May Elect
A corporation or other entity eligible to elect to be treated as 
a corporation may elect to be an S corporation only if it meets 
all the following tests.
1. It is (a) a domestic corporation, or (b) a domestic entity 
eligible to elect to be treated as a corporation, that timely files 
Form 2553 and meets all the other tests listed below. If Form 
2553 isn’t timely filed, see Relief for Late Elections, later.
2. It has no more than 100 shareholders. You can treat 
an individual and his or her spouse (and their estates) as one 
shareholder for this test. You can also treat all members of a 
family (as defined in section 1361(c)(1)(B)) and their estates 
as one shareholder for this test. For additional situations in 
which certain entities will be treated as members of a family, 
see Regulations section 1.1361-1(e)(3)(ii). All others are 
treated as separate shareholders. For details, see section 
1361(c)(1).
3. Its only shareholders are individuals, estates, exempt 
organizations described in section 401(a) or 501(c)(3), or 
certain trusts described in section 1361(c)(2)(A).
For information about the section 1361(d)(2) election to be 
a qualified subchapter S trust (QSST), see the instructions 
for Part III. For information about the section 1361(e)(3) 
election to be an electing small business trust (ESBT), see 
Regulations section 1.1361-1(m). For guidance on how to 
convert a QSST to an ESBT, see Regulations section 
1.1361-1(j)(12). If these elections weren’t timely made, see 
Rev. Proc. 2013-30, 2013-36 I.R.B. 173, available at 
IRS.gov/irb/2013-36_IRB#RP-2013-30.
4. It has no nonresident alien shareholders (other than as 
potential current beneficiaries of an ESBT).
5. It has only one class of stock (disregarding differences 
in voting rights). Generally, a corporation is treated as having 
only one class of stock if all outstanding shares of the 
corporation's stock confer identical rights to distribution and 
liquidation proceeds. See Regulations section 1.1361-1(l) for 
details.
6. It isn’t one of the following ineligible corporations.
a. A bank or thrift institution that uses the reserve method 
of accounting for bad debts under section 585.
b. An insurance company subject to tax under 
subchapter L of the Code.
c. A domestic international sales corporation (DISC) or 
former DISC.
7. It has or will adopt or change to one of the following tax 
years.
a. A tax year ending December 31.
b. A natural business year.
c. An ownership tax year.
d. A tax year elected under section 444.
e. A 52-53-week tax year ending with reference to a year 
listed above.
f. Any other tax year (including a 52-53-week tax year) 
for which the corporation (entity) establishes a business 
purpose.
For details on making a section 444 election or requesting 
a natural business, ownership, or other business purpose tax 
year, see the instructions for Part II.
8. Each shareholder consents as explained in the 
instructions for column K.
See sections 1361, 1362, and 1378, and their related 
regulations for additional information on the above tests.
A parent S corporation can elect to treat an eligible wholly 
owned subsidiary as a qualified subchapter S subsidiary. If 
the election is made, the subsidiary's assets, liabilities, and 
items of income, deduction, and credit generally are treated 
as those of the parent. For details, see Form 8869, Qualified 
Subchapter S Subsidiary Election.
When To Make the Election
Complete and file Form 2553:
• No more than 2 months and 15 days after the beginning of 
the tax year the election is to take effect, or
• At any time during the tax year preceding the tax year it is 
to take effect.
For this purpose, the 2-month period begins on the day of 
the month the tax year begins and ends with the close of the 
day before the numerically corresponding day of the second 
calendar month following that month. If there is no 
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corresponding day, use the close of the last day of the 
calendar month.
Example 1. No prior tax year. A calendar year small 
business corporation begins its first tax year on January 7. 
The 2-month period ends March 6 and 15 days after that is 
March 21. To be an S corporation beginning with its first tax 
year, the corporation must file Form 2553 during the period 
that begins January 7 and ends March 21. Because the 
corporation had no prior tax year, an election made before 
January 7 won’t be valid.
Example 2. Prior tax year. A calendar year small business 
corporation has been filing Form 1120 as a C corporation but 
wishes to make an S election for its next tax year beginning 
January 1. The 2-month period ends February 28 (29 in leap 
years) and 15 days after that is March 15. To be an S 
corporation beginning with its next tax year, the corporation 
must file Form 2553 during the period that begins the first day 
(January 1) of its last year as a C corporation and ends 
March 15th of the year it wishes to be an S corporation. 
Because the corporation had a prior tax year, it can make the 
election at any time during that prior tax year.
Example 3. Tax year less than 21/2 months. A calendar 
year small business corporation begins its first tax year on 
November 8. The 2-month period ends January 7 and 15 
days after that is January 22. To be an S corporation 
beginning with its short tax year, the corporation must file 
Form 2553 during the period that begins November 8 and 
ends January 22. Because the corporation had no prior tax 
year, an election made before November 8 won’t be valid.
Relief for Late Elections
The following two sections discuss relief for late S 
corporation elections and relief for late S corporation and 
entity classification elections for the same entity. For 
supplemental procedural requirements when seeking relief 
for multiple late elections, see Rev. Proc. 2013-30, section 
4.04.
When filing Form 2553 for a late S corporation election, 
the corporation (entity) must enter in the top margin of the 
first page of Form 2553 “FILED PURSUANT TO REV. PROC. 
2013-30.” Also, if the late election is made by attaching Form 
2553 to Form 1120-S, the corporation (entity) must enter in 
the top margin of the first page of Form 1120-S “INCLUDES 
LATE ELECTION(S) FILED PURSUANT TO REV. PROC. 
2013-30.”
The election can be filed with the current Form 1120-S if 
all earlier Forms 1120-S have been filed. The election can be 
attached to the first Form 1120-S for the year including the 
effective date if filed simultaneously with any other delinquent 
Forms 1120-S. Form 2553 can also be filed separately.
Relief for a Late S Corporation Election Filed by 
a Corporation
A late election to be an S corporation generally is effective for 
the tax year following the tax year beginning on the date 
entered on line E of Form 2553. However, relief for a late 
election may be available if the corporation can show that the 
failure to file on time was due to reasonable cause.
To request relief for a late election, a corporation that 
meets the following requirements must explain the 
reasonable cause for failure to timely file the election and its 
diligent actions to correct the mistake upon discovery. This 
information can be provided on line I of Form 2553 or on an 
attached statement.
1. The corporation intended to be classified as an S 
corporation as of the date entered on line E of Form 2553;
2. The corporation fails to qualify as an S corporation 
(see Who May Elect, earlier) on the effective date entered on 
line E of Form 2553 solely because Form 2553 wasn’t filed 
by the due date (see When To Make the Election, earlier);
3. The corporation has reasonable cause for its failure to 
timely file Form 2553 and has acted diligently to correct the 
mistake upon discovery of its failure to timely file Form 2553;
4. Form 2553 will be filed within 3 years and 75 days of 
the date entered on line E of Form 2553; and
5. A corporation that meets requirements (1) through (4) 
must also be able to provide statements from all 
shareholders who were shareholders during the period 
between the date entered on line E of Form 2553 and the 
date the completed Form 2553 is filed stating that they have 
reported their income on all affected returns consistent with 
the S corporation election for the year the election should 
have been made and all subsequent years. Completion of 
Form 2553, Part I, column K, Shareholder's Consent 
Statement (or similar document attached to Form 2553), will 
meet this requirement; or
6. A corporation that meets requirements (1) through (3) 
but not requirement (4) can still request relief for a late 
election on Form 2553 if the following statements are true.
a. The corporation and all its shareholders reported their 
income consistent with S corporation status for the year the S 
corporation election should have been made, and for every 
subsequent tax year (if any);
b. At least 6 months have elapsed since the date on 
which the corporation filed its tax return for the first year the 
corporation intended to be an S corporation; and
c. Neither the corporation nor any of its shareholders was 
notified by the IRS of any problem regarding the S 
corporation status within 6 months of the date on which the 
Form 1120-S for the first year was timely filed.
To request relief for a late election when the above 
requirements aren’t met, the corporation generally must 
request a private letter ruling and pay a user fee in 
accordance with Rev. Proc. 2021-1, 2021-1 I.R.B. 1 (or its 
successor).
Relief for a Late S Corporation Election Filed By 
an Entity Eligible To Elect To Be Treated as a 
Corporation
A late election to be an S corporation and a late entity 
classification election for the same entity may be available if 
the entity can show that the failure to file Form 2553 on time 
was due to reasonable cause. Relief must be requested 
within 3 years and 75 days of the effective date entered on 
line E of Form 2553.
To request relief for a late election, an entity that meets 
the following requirements must explain the reasonable 
cause for failure to timely file the election and its diligent 
actions to correct the mistake upon discovery. This 
information can be provided on line I of Form 2553 or on an 
attached statement.
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1. The entity is an eligible entity as defined in Regulations 
section 301.7701-3(a) (see Purpose of Form in the Form 
8832 instructions).
2. The entity intended to be classified as an S 
corporation as of the date entered on line E of Form 2553.
3. Form 2553 will be filed within 3 years and 75 days of 
the date entered on line E of Form 2553.
4. The entity failed to qualify as a corporation solely 
because Form 8832 wasn’t timely filed under Regulations 
section 301.7701-3(c)(1)(i) (see When To File in the Form 
8832 instructions), or Form 8832 wasn’t deemed to have 
been filed under Regulations section 301.7701-3(c)(1)(v)(C) 
(see Who Must File in the Form 8832 instructions).
5. The entity fails to qualify as an S corporation (see Who 
May Elect, earlier) on the effective date entered on line E of 
Form 2553 because Form 2553 wasn’t filed by the due date 
(see When To Make the Election, earlier).
6. The entity either:
a. Timely filed all Forms 1120-S consistent with its 
requested classification as an S corporation, or
b. Didn’t file Form 1120-S because the due date for the 
first year's Form 1120-S hasn’t passed.
7. The entity has reasonable cause for its failure to timely 
file Form 2553 and has acted diligently to correct the mistake 
upon discovery of its failure to timely file Form 2553.
8. The S corporation can provide statements from all 
shareholders who were shareholders during the period 
between the date entered on line E of Form 2553 and the 
date the completed Form 2553 is filed stating that they have 
reported their income on all affected returns consistent with 
the S corporation election for the year the election should 
have been made and all subsequent years. Completion of 
Form 2553, Part I, column K, Shareholder's Consent 
Statement (or similar document attached to Form 2553), will 
meet this requirement.
To request relief for a late election when the above 
requirements aren’t met, the entity generally must request a 
private letter ruling and pay a user fee in accordance with 
Rev. Proc. 2021-1 (or its successor).
Where To File
Generally, send the original election (no photocopies) or fax it 
to the Internal Revenue Service Center listed below. If the 
corporation (entity) files this election by fax, keep the original 
Form 2553 with the corporation's (entity’s) permanent 
records. However, certain late elections can be filed attached 
to Form 1120-S. See Relief for Late Elections, earlier.
Private delivery services. You can use certain private 
delivery services (PDS) designated by the IRS to file this 
election. Go to IRS.gov/PDS for the current list of designated 
services.
The PDS can tell you how to get written proof of the 
mailing date.
For the IRS mailing address to use if you’re using PDS, go 
to IRS.gov/PDSStreetAddresses.
If the corporation's (entity’s) 
principal business, office, or 
agency is located in:
Use the following 
address or fax number:
Connecticut, Delaware, 
District of Columbia, Georgia, 
Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, 
Maine, Maryland, 
Massachusetts, Michigan, New 
Hampshire, New Jersey, New 
York, North Carolina, Ohio, 
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, 
South Carolina, Tennessee, 
Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, 
Wisconsin
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue
Service Center
Kansas City, MO 64999
Fax: 855-887-7734
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, 
Arkansas, California, Colorado, 
Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, 
Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, 
Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, 
Nebraska, Nevada, New 
Mexico, North Dakota, 
Oklahoma, Oregon, South 
Dakota, Texas, Utah, 
Washington, Wyoming
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue
Service Center
Ogden, UT 84201
Fax: 855-214-7520
The filing information shown above is subject to 
change. For the latest information, go to IRS.gov/
Filing/Where-To-File-Your-Taxes-for-Form-2553.
Acceptance or Nonacceptance of 
Election
The service center will notify the corporation (entity) if its 
election is accepted and when it will take effect. The 
corporation (entity) will also be notified if its election isn’t 
accepted. The corporation (entity) should generally receive a 
determination on its election within 60 days after it has filed 
Form 2553. If box Q1 in Part II is checked, the corporation 
(entity) will receive a ruling letter from the IRS that either 
approves or denies the selected tax year. When box Q1 is 
checked, it will generally take an additional 90 days for the 
Form 2553 to be accepted.
Care should be exercised to ensure that the IRS receives 
the election. If the corporation (entity) isn’t notified of 
acceptance or nonacceptance of its election within 2 months 
of the date of filing (date faxed or mailed), or within 5 months 
if box Q1 is checked, take follow-up action by calling 
1-800-829-4933.
If the IRS questions whether Form 2553 was filed, an 
acceptable proof of filing is:
• A certified or registered mail receipt (timely postmarked) 
from the U.S. Postal Service, or its equivalent from a 
designated private delivery service (see Notice 2016-30, 
2016-18 I.R.B. 676, available at
IRS.gov/irb/2016-18_IRB#NOT-2016-30 (or its successor));
• Form 2553 with an accepted stamp;
• Form 2553 with a stamped IRS received date; or
• An IRS letter stating that Form 2553 has been accepted.
CAUTION
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Form 1120-S (2024) Page 3 
Schedule B Other Information (see instructions) (continued) Yes No 
12 During the tax year, did the corporation have any non-shareholder debt that was canceled, was forgiven, or had the 
terms modified so as to reduce the principal amount of the debt? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If “Yes,” enter the amount of principal reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 
13 During the tax year, was a qualified subchapter S subsidiary election terminated or revoked? If “Yes,” see instructions .
14a Did the corporation make any payments that would require it to file Form(s) 1099? . . . . . . . . . . . .
b If “Yes,” did or will the corporation file required Form(s) 1099? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Is the corporation attaching Form 8996 to certify as a Qualified Opportunity Fund? . . . . . . . . . . . .
If “Yes,” enter the amount from Form 8996, line 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $ 
16 At any time during the tax year, did the corporation: (a) receive (as a reward, award, or payment for property or services); 
or (b) sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of a digital asset (or a financial interest in a digital asset)? See instructions .
Schedule K Shareholders’ Pro Rata Share Items Total amount 
Income (Loss) 
1 Ordinary business income (loss) (page 1, line 22) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 
2 Net rental real estate income (loss) (attach Form 8825) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 
3a Other gross rental income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a 
b Expenses from other rental activities (attach statement) . . . . 3b 
c Other net rental income (loss). Subtract line 3b from line 3a . . . . . . . . . . . 3c 
4 Interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 
5 Dividends:  a Ordinary dividends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5a 
b Qualified dividends . . . . . . . . . . . . 5b 
6 Royalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 
7 Net short-term capital gain (loss) (attach Schedule D (Form 1120-S)) . . . . . . . . 7 
8 a Net long-term capital gain (loss) (attach Schedule D (Form 1120-S)) . . . . . . . . . 8a 
b Collectibles (28%) gain (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8b 
c Unrecaptured section 1250 gain (attach statement) . . . . . . 8c 
9 Net section 1231 gain (loss) (attach Form 4797) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 
10 Other income (loss) (see instructions) . . . Type: 10 
Deductions 
11 Section 179 deduction (attach Form 4562) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 
12 a Cash charitable contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12a 
b Noncash charitable contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12b 
c Investment interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12c 
d Section 59(e)(2) expenditures . . . . . . Type: 12d
e Other deductions (see instructions) . . . . Type: 12e
Credits 
13a Low-income housing credit (section 42(j)(5)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13a 
b Low-income housing credit (other) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13b 
c Qualified rehabilitation expenditures (rental real estate) (attach Form 3468, if applicable) . . 13c 
d Other rental real estate credits (see instructions) Type: 13d 
e Other rental credits (see instructions) . . . Type: 13e 
f Biofuel producer credit (attach Form 6478) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13f 
g Other credits (see instructions) . . . . . Type: 13g 
Inter-   
national
14 Attach Schedule K-2 (Form 1120-S), Shareholders’ Pro Rata Share Items—International, and 
check this box to indicate you are reporting items of international tax relevance . . . .  
Alternative  
Minimum Tax  
(AMT) Items 
15 a Post-1986 depreciation adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15a 
b Adjusted gain or loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15b 
c Depletion (other than oil and gas) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15c 
d Oil, gas, and geothermal properties—gross income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15d 
e Oil, gas, and geothermal properties—deductions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15e 
f Other AMT items (attach statement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15f 
Items Affecting  
Shareholder  Basis 
16 a Tax-exempt interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16a 
b Other tax-exempt income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16b 
c Nondeductible expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16c 
d Distributions (attach statement if required) (see instructions) . . . . . . . . . . . 16d 
e Repayment of loans from shareholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16e 
f Foreign taxes paid or accrued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16f 
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Schedule K Shareholders’ Pro Rata Share Items (continued) Total amount 
Other  
Information 
17a Investment income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17a 
b Investment expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17b 
c Dividend distributions paid from accumulated earnings and profits . . . . . . . . . 17c 
d Other items and amounts (attach statement) 
Recon- 
ciliation 
18 Income (loss) reconciliation. Combine the total amounts on lines 1 through 10. From the result, 
subtract the sum of the amounts on lines 11 through 12e and 16f . . . . . . . . . 18
Schedule L Balance Sheets per Books Beginning of tax year End of tax year 
(                             ) (                             )
(                             ) (                             )
(                             ) (                             )
(                             ) (                             )
Assets (a) (b) (c) (d) 
1 Cash . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2a Trade notes and accounts receivable . . .
b Less allowance for bad debts . . . . . .
3 Inventories . . . . . . . . . . .
4 U.S. government obligations . . . . . .
5 Tax-exempt securities (see instructions) . .
6 Other current assets (attach statement) . . .
7 Loans to shareholders . . . . . . . .
8 Mortgage and real estate loans . . . . .
9 Other investments (attach statement) . . .
10a Buildings and other depreciable assets . . .
b Less accumulated depreciation . . . . .
11a Depletable assets . . . . . . . . .
b Less accumulated depletion . . . . . .
12 Land (net of any amortization) . . . . . .
13a Intangible assets (amortizable only) . . . .
b Less accumulated amortization . . . . .
14 Other assets (attach statement) . . . . .
15 Total assets . . . . . . . . . . .
(                             ) (                             )
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity                     
16 Accounts payable . . . . . . . . .
17 Mortgages, notes, bonds payable in less than 1 year 
18 Other current liabilities (attach statement) . .
19 Loans from shareholders . . . . . . .
20 Mortgages, notes, bonds payable in 1 year or more 
21 Other liabilities (attach statement) . . . .
22 Capital stock . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Additional paid-in capital . . . . . . .
24 Retained earnings . . . . . . . . .
25 Adjustments to shareholders’ equity (attach statement) 
26 Less cost of treasury stock . . . . . .
27 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity . .
Form 1120-S (2024) 
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Form 1120-S
Department of the Treasury  
Internal Revenue Service 
U.S. Income Tax Return for an S Corporation 
Do not file this form unless the corporation has filed or 
is attaching Form 2553 to elect to be an S corporation. 
Go to www.irs.gov/Form1120S for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0123 
2024
For calendar year 2024 or tax year beginning , 2024, ending , 20 
TYPE 
OR 
PRINT
Name 
Number, street, and room or suite no. If a P.O. box, see instructions. 
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code 
A  S election effective date 
B  Business activity code 
number (see instructions) 
C  Check if Sch. M-3 attached
D  Employer identification number 
E  Date incorporated
F  Total assets (see instructions) 
$ 
G Is the corporation electing to be an S corporation beginning with this tax year? See instructions. Yes No
H Check if: (1) Final return (2) Name change (3) Address change (4) Amended return (5) S election termination 
I Enter the number of shareholders who were shareholders during any part of the tax year . . . . . . . .
J Check if corporation: (1) Aggregated activities for section 465 at-risk purposes (2) Grouped activities for section 469 passive activity purposes
Caution: Include only trade or business income and expenses on lines 1a through 22. See the instructions for more information. 
Income 
1a Gross receipts or sales b Less returns and allowances  c  Balance 1c 
2 Cost of goods sold (attach Form 1125-A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 
3 Gross profit. Subtract line 2 from line 1c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 
4 Net gain (loss) from Form 4797, Part II, line 17 (attach Form 4797) . . . . . . . . . . . 4 
5 Other income (loss) (see instructions—attach statement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 
6 Total income (loss). Add lines 3 through 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6 
Deductions  (see instructions for limitations)
7 Compensation of officers (see instructions—attach Form 1125-E) . . . . . . . . . . . 7 
8 Salaries and wages (less employment credits) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 
9 Repairs and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 
10 Bad debts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 
11 Rents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 
12 Taxes and licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 
13 Interest (see instructions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 
14 Depreciation from Form 4562 not claimed on Form 1125-A or elsewhere on return (attach Form 4562) 14 
15 Depletion (do not deduct oil and gas depletion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 
16 Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 
17 Pension, profit-sharing, etc., plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 
18 Employee benefit programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 
19 Energy efficient commercial buildings deduction (attach Form 7205) . . . . . . . . . . 19
20 Other deductions (attach statement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
21 Total deductions. Add lines 7 through 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 
22 Ordinary business income (loss). Subtract line 21 from line 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Tax and Payments 
23 a Excess net passive income or LIFO recapture tax (see instructions) . . . 23a 
b Tax from Schedule D (Form 1120-S) . . . . . . . . . . . . 23b 
c Add lines 23a and 23b (see instructions for additional taxes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23c 
24 a Current year’s estimated tax payments and preceding year’s overpayment 
credited to the current year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24a 
b Tax deposited with Form 7004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24b 
c Credit for federal tax paid on fuels (attach Form 4136) . . . . . . . 24c 
d Elective payment election amount from Form 3800 . . . . . . . . 24d 
z Add lines 24a through 24d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24z
25 Estimated tax penalty (see instructions). Check if Form 2220 is attached . . . . . . . . 25 
26 Amount owed. If line 24z is smaller than the total of lines 23c and 25, enter amount owed . . . 26 
27 Overpayment. If line 24z is larger than the total of lines 23c and 25, enter amount overpaid . . . 27 
28 Enter amount from line 27: Credited to 2025 estimated tax Refunded . 28 
Sign 
Here
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and 
belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge. 
Signature of officer Date Title
May the IRS discuss this return 
with the preparer shown below? 
See instructions. Yes No
Paid 
Preparer 
Use Only
Print/Type preparer’s name Preparer’s signature Date Check        if 
self-employed
PTIN
Firm’s name   
Firm’s address
Firm’s EIN 
Phone no.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see separate instructions. Cat. No. 11510H Form 1120-S (2024) 
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{"action":"exec","output":"2020 Distributions:\nLaura Kensington: Expected 598.00, Actual 598.00, Diff 0.00\nMichael T. Hartwell: Expected 506.00, Actual 506.00, Diff 0.00\nDanielle R. Soto: Expected 460.00, Actual 460.00, Diff 0.00\nGregory A. Beaumont: Expected 460.00, Actual 460.00, Diff 0.00\nTanya L. Merriweather: Expected 276.00, Actual 276.00, Diff 0.00\n\n2022 Distributions (using 2019 ownership pre-transfer):\nLaura Kensington: Expected 1352.00, Actual 1092.00, Diff -260.00\nMichael T. Hartwell: Expected 1144.00, Actual 1924.00, Diff 780.00\nDanielle R. Soto: Expected 1040.00, Actual 840.00, Diff -200.00\nGregory A. Beaumont: Expected 1040.00, Actual 840.00, Diff -200.00\nTanya L. Merriweather: Expected 624.00, Actual 504.00, Diff -120.00\n","success":true,"error":null,"help":null}
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{"action":"exec","output":"Laura Kensington: Expected 2860.00, Actual 2860.00, Diff 0.00\nMichael T. Hartwell: Expected 2420.00, Actual 2420.00, Diff 0.00\nDanielle R. Soto: Expected 2200.00, Actual 2200.00, Diff 0.00\nGregory A. Beaumont: Expected 2200.00, Actual 2200.00, Diff 0.00\nTanya L. Merriweather: Expected 1320.00, Actual 1320.00, Diff 0.00\n","success":true,"error":null,"help":null}
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{"action":"exec","output":"\nError output:\n/bin/sh: 2: dd0: not found\n/bin/sh: 3: 2019-03-15:: not found\n/bin/sh: 4: Laura Kensington:: not found\n/bin/sh: 5: Michael T. Hartwell:: not found\n/bin/sh: 6: Danielle R. Soto:: not found\n/bin/sh: 7: Gregory A. Beaumont:: not found\n/bin/sh: 8: Tanya L. Merriweather:: not found\n/bin/sh: 9: }},: not found\n/bin/sh: 10: 2020-08-03:: not found\n/bin/sh: 11: Laura Kensington:: not found\n/bin/sh: 12: Michael T. Hartwell:: not found\n/bin/sh: 13: Danielle R. Soto:: not found\n/bin/sh: 14: Gregory A. Beaumont:: not found\n/bin/sh: 15: Tanya L. Merriweather:: not found\n/bin/sh: 16: }},: not found\n/bin/sh: 17: 2022-05-22:: not found\n/bin/sh: 18: Laura Kensington:: not found\n/bin/sh: 19: Michael T. Hartwell:: not found\n/bin/sh: 20: Danielle R. Soto:: not found\n/bin/sh: 21: Gregory A. Beaumont:: not found\n/bin/sh: 22: Tanya L. Merriweather:: not found\n/bin/sh: 23: }},: not found\n/bin/sh: 24: 2024-02-09:: not found\n/bin/sh: 25: Laura Kensington:: not found\n/bin/sh: 26: Michael T. Hartwell:: not found\n/bin/sh: 27: Danielle R. Soto:: not found\n/bin/sh: 28: Carrie Canuck:: not found\n/bin/sh: 29: Tanya L. Merriweather:: not found\n/bin/sh: 30: }}: not found\n/bin/sh: 31: Syntax error: \"}\" unexpected\n\n\nCommand failed with exit code 2","success":false,"error":"Error running command # Create a summary of distribution data from the document files\ndd0 = {\n    '2019-03-15': {'total': 11000, 'shareholders': {\n        'Laura Kensington': 2860,\n        'Michael T. Hartwell': 2420,\n        'Danielle R. Soto': 2200,\n        'Gregory A. Beaumont': 2200,\n        'Tanya L. Merriweather': 1320\n    }},\n    '2020-08-03': {'total': 2300, 'shareholders': {\n        'Laura Kensington': 598,\n        'Michael T. Hartwell': 506,\n        'Danielle R. Soto': 460,\n        'Gregory A. Beaumont': 460,\n        'Tanya L. Merriweather': 276\n    }},\n    '2022-05-22': {'total': 5200, 'shareholders': {\n        'Laura Kensington': 1092,\n        'Michael T. Hartwell': 1924,\n        'Danielle R. Soto': 840,\n        'Gregory A. Beaumont': 840,\n        'Tanya L. Merriweather': 504\n    }},\n    '2024-02-09': {'total': 1800, 'shareholders': {\n        'Laura Kensington': 521,\n        'Michael T. Hartwell': 660,\n        'Danielle R. Soto': 300,\n        'Carrie Canuck': 180,\n        'Tanya L. Merriweather': 139\n    }}\n}\n\n# Ownership percentages from historical schedule\nownership = {\n    '2019': {\n        'Laura Kensington': 130000/500000,\n        'Michael T. Hartwell': 110000/500000,\n        'Danielle R. Soto': 100000/500000,\n        'Gregory A. Beaumont': 100000/500000,\n        'Tanya L. Merriweather': 60000/500000\n    },\n    '2024': {\n        'Laura Kensington': 130000/500000,\n        'Michael T. Hartwell': 100000/500000,\n        'Danielle R. Soto': 110000/500000,\n        'Carrie Canuck': 100000/500000,\n        'Tanya L. Merriweather': 60000/500000\n    }\n}\n\nimport pandas as pd\ndf = pd.DataFrame([ownership['2019']]).T\ndf.columns = ['2019_ownership']\nprint(df): Command '# Create a summary of distribution data from the document files\ndd0 = {\n    '2019-03-15': {'total': 11000, 'shareholders': {\n        'Laura Kensington': 2860,\n        'Michael T. Hartwell': 2420,\n        'Danielle R. Soto': 2200,\n        'Gregory A. Beaumont': 2200,\n        'Tanya L. Merriweather': 1320\n    }},\n    '2020-08-03': {'total': 2300, 'shareholders': {\n        'Laura Kensington': 598,\n        'Michael T. Hartwell': 506,\n        'Danielle R. Soto': 460,\n        'Gregory A. Beaumont': 460,\n        'Tanya L. Merriweather': 276\n    }},\n    '2022-05-22': {'total': 5200, 'shareholders': {\n        'Laura Kensington': 1092,\n        'Michael T. Hartwell': 1924,\n        'Danielle R. Soto': 840,\n        'Gregory A. Beaumont': 840,\n        'Tanya L. Merriweather': 504\n    }},\n    '2024-02-09': {'total': 1800, 'shareholders': {\n        'Laura Kensington': 521,\n        'Michael T. Hartwell': 660,\n        'Danielle R. Soto': 300,\n        'Carrie Canuck': 180,\n        'Tanya L. Merriweather': 139\n    }}\n}\n\n# Ownership percentages from historical schedule\nownership = {\n    '2019': {\n        'Laura Kensington': 130000/500000,\n        'Michael T. Hartwell': 110000/500000,\n        'Danielle R. Soto': 100000/500000,\n        'Gregory A. Beaumont': 100000/500000,\n        'Tanya L. Merriweather': 60000/500000\n    },\n    '2024': {\n        'Laura Kensington': 130000/500000,\n        'Michael T. Hartwell': 100000/500000,\n        'Danielle R. Soto': 110000/500000,\n        'Carrie Canuck': 100000/500000,\n        'Tanya L. Merriweather': 60000/500000\n    }\n}\n\nimport pandas as pd\ndf = pd.DataFrame([ownership['2019']]).T\ndf.columns = ['2019_ownership']\nprint(df)' returned non-zero exit status 2.","help":null}
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"{\"request\": {\"action\": \"exec\", \"code\": \"# Create a summary of distribution data from the document files\\ndd0 = {\\n    '2019-03-15': {'total': 11000, 'shareholders': {\\n        'Laura Kensington': 2860,\\n        'Michael T. Hartwell': 2420,\\n        'Danielle R. Soto': 2200,\\n        'Gregory A. Beaumont': 2200,\\n        'Tanya L. Merriweather': 1320\\n    }},\\n    '2020-08-03': {'total': 2300, 'shareholders': {\\n        'Laura Kensington': 598,\\n        'Michael T. Hartwell': 506,\\n        'Danielle R. Soto': 460,\\n        'Gregory A. Beaumont': 460,\\n        'Tanya L. Merriweather': 276\\n    }},\\n    '2022-05-22': {'total': 5200, 'shareholders': {\\n        'Laura Kensington': 1092,\\n        'Michael T. Hartwell': 1924,\\n        'Danielle R. Soto': 840,\\n        'Gregory A. Beaumont': 840,\\n        'Tanya L. Merriweather': 504\\n    }},\\n    '2024-02-09': {'total': 1800, 'shareholders': {\\n        'Laura Kensington': 521,\\n        'Michael T. Hartwell': 660,\\n        'Danielle R. Soto': 300,\\n        'Carrie Canuck': 180,\\n        'Tanya L. Merriweather': 139\\n    }}\\n}\\n\\n# Ownership percentages from historical schedule\\nownership = {\\n    '2019': {\\n        'Laura Kensington': 130000/500000,\\n        'Michael T. Hartwell': 110000/500000,\\n        'Danielle R. Soto': 100000/500000,\\n        'Gregory A. Beaumont': 100000/500000,\\n        'Tanya L. Merriweather': 60000/500000\\n    },\\n    '2024': {\\n        'Laura Kensington': 130000/500000,\\n        'Michael T. Hartwell': 100000/500000,\\n        'Danielle R. Soto': 110000/500000,\\n        'Carrie Canuck': 100000/500000,\\n        'Tanya L. Merriweather': 60000/500000\\n    }\\n}\\n\\nimport pandas as pd\\ndf = pd.DataFrame([ownership['2019']]).T\\ndf.columns = ['2019_ownership']\\nprint(df)\"}}"
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§1368. Distributions
(a) General rule
A distribution of property made by an S corporation with respect to its stock to which (but for this subsection) section
301(c) would apply shall be treated in the manner provided in subsection (b) or (c), whichever applies.
(b) S corporation having no earnings and profits
In the case of a distribution described in subsection (a) by an S corporation which has no accumulated earnings and
profits—
(1) Amount applied against basis
The distribution shall not be included in gross income to the extent that it does not exceed the adjusted basis of
the stock.
(2) Amount in excess of basis
If the amount of the distribution exceeds the adjusted basis of the stock, such excess shall be treated as gain from
the sale or exchange of property.
(c) S corporation having earnings and profits
In the case of a distribution described in subsection (a) by an S corporation which has accumulated earnings and
profits—
(1) Accumulated adjustments account
That portion of the distribution which does not exceed the accumulated adjustments account shall be treated in the
manner provided by subsection (b).
(2) Dividend
That portion of the distribution which remains after the application of paragraph (1) shall be treated as a dividend
to the extent it does not exceed the accumulated earnings and profits of the S corporation.
(3) Treatment of remainder
Any portion of the distribution remaining after the application of paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be treated in
the manner provided by subsection (b).
Except to the extent provided in regulations, if the distributions during the taxable year exceed the amount in the
accumulated adjustments account at the close of the taxable year, for purposes of this subsection, the balance of such
account shall be allocated among such distributions in proportion to their respective sizes.
(d) Certain adjustments taken into account
Subsections (b) and (c) shall be applied by taking into account (to the extent proper)—
(1) the adjustments to the basis of the shareholder's stock described in section 1367, and
(2) the adjustments to the accumulated adjustments account which are required by subsection (e)(1).
In the case of any distribution made during any taxable year, the adjusted basis of the stock shall be determined with
regard to the adjustments provided in paragraph (1) of section 1367(a) for the taxable year.
(e) Definitions and special rules
For purposes of this section—
(1) Accumulated adjustments account
(A) In general
Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, the term "accumulated adjustments account" means an account
of the S corporation which is adjusted for the S period in a manner similar to the adjustments under section 1367
(except that no adjustment shall be made for income (and related expenses) which is exempt from tax under this
title and the phrase "(but not below zero)" shall be disregarded in section 1367(a)(2)) and no adjustment shall be
made for Federal taxes attributable to any taxable year in which the corporation was a C corporation.
(B) Amount of adjustment in the case of redemptions
In the case of any redemption which is treated as an exchange under section 302(a) or 303(a), the adjustment
in the accumulated adjustments account shall be an amount which bears the same ratio to the balance in such
account as the number of shares redeemed in such redemption bears to the number of shares of stock in the
corporation immediately before such redemption.
(C) Net loss for year disregarded
(i) In general
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In applying this section to distributions made during any taxable year, the amount in the accumulated
adjustments account as of the close of such taxable year shall be determined without regard to any net negative
adjustment for such taxable year.
(ii) Net negative adjustment
For purposes of clause (i), the term "net negative adjustment" means, with respect to any taxable year, the
excess (if any) of—
(I) the reductions in the account for the taxable year (other than for distributions), over
(II) the increases in such account for such taxable year.
(2) S period
The term "S period" means the most recent continuous period during which the corporation has been an S
corporation. Such period shall not include any taxable year beginning before January 1, 1983.
(3) Election to distribute earnings first
(A) In general
An S corporation may, with the consent of all of its affected shareholders, elect to have paragraph (1) of
subsection (c) not apply to all distributions made during the taxable year for which the election is made.
(B) Affected shareholder
For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term "affected shareholder" means any shareholder to whom a
distribution is made by the S corporation during the taxable year.
(f) Restricted bank director stock
If a director receives a distribution (not in part or full payment in exchange for stock) from an S corporation with
respect to any restricted bank director stock (as defined in section 1361(f)), the amount of such distribution—
(1) shall be includible in gross income of the director, and
(2) shall be deductible by the corporation for the taxable year of such corporation in which or with which ends the
taxable year in which such amount is included in the gross income of the director.
(Added Pub. L. 97–354, §2, Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1680; amended Pub. L. 97–448, title III, §305(d)(2), Jan. 12, 1983,
96 Stat. 2399; Pub. L. 98–369, div. A, title VII, §721(r), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 970; Pub. L. 99–514, title XVIII,
§1879(m)(1)(B), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2910; Pub. L. 104–188, title I, §1309(a)(2)–(c), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1783;
Pub. L. 110–28, title VIII, §8232(b), May 25, 2007, 121 Stat. 197; Pub. L. 115–141, div. U, title IV, §401(a)(193), Mar.
23, 2018, 132 Stat. 1193.)
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2018—Subsec. (f)(2). Pub. L. 115–141 substituted "is included" for "in included".
2007—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 110–28 added subsec. (f).
1996—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 104–188, §1309(a)(2), inserted at end "In the case of any distribution made
during any taxable year, the adjusted basis of the stock shall be determined with regard to the
adjustments provided in paragraph (1) of section 1367(a) for the taxable year."
Subsec. (e)(1)(A). Pub. L. 104–188, §1309(c), substituted "as otherwise provided in this paragraph" for
"as provided in subparagraph (B)" and "section 1367(a)(2)" for "section 1367(b)(2)(A)".
Subsec. (e)(1)(C). Pub. L. 104–188, §1309(b), added subpar. (C).
1986—Subsec. (e)(1)(A). Pub. L. 99–514 inserted "and no adjustment shall be made for Federal taxes
attributable to any taxable year in which the corporation was a C corporation" before period at end.
1984—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 98–369, §721(r)(2), inserted "Except to the extent provided in regulations, if
the distributions during the taxable year exceed the amount in the accumulated adjustments account at
the close of the taxable year, for purposes of this subsection, the balance of such account shall be
allocated among such distributions in proportion to their respective sizes."
Subsec. (e)(1)(A). Pub. L. 98–369, §721(r)(1), substituted "(except that no adjustment shall be made for
income (and related expenses) which is exempt from tax under this title and the phrase '(but not below
zero)' shall be disregarded in section 1367(b)(2)(A))" for "(except that no adjustment shall be made for
income which is exempt from tax under this title and no adjustment shall be made for any expense not
deductible in computing the corporation's taxable income and not properly chargeable to capital
account)".
1983—Subsec. (e)(3). Pub. L. 97–448 added par. (3).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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(b) Special rules
(1) Income items
An amount which is required to be included in the gross income of a shareholder and shown on his return shall be
taken into account under subparagraph (A) or (B) of subsection (a)(1) only to the extent such amount is included in
the shareholder's gross income on his return, increased or decreased by any adjustment of such amount in a
redetermination of the shareholder's tax liability.
(2) Adjustments in basis of indebtedness
(A) Reduction of basis
If for any taxable year the amounts specified in subparagraphs (B), (C), (D), and (E) of subsection (a)(2) exceed
the amount which reduces the shareholder's basis to zero, such excess shall be applied to reduce (but not below
zero) the shareholder's basis in any indebtedness of the S corporation to the shareholder.
(B) Restoration of basis
If for any taxable year beginning after December 31, 1982, there is a reduction under subparagraph (A) in the
shareholder's basis in the indebtedness of an S corporation to a shareholder, any net increase (after the
application of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a)) for any subsequent taxable year shall be applied to restore
such reduction in basis before any of it may be used to increase the shareholder's basis in the stock of the S
corporation.
(3) Coordination with sections 165(g) and 166(d)
This section and section 1366 shall be applied before the application of sections 165(g) and 166(d) to any taxable
year of the shareholder or the corporation in which the security or debt becomes worthless.
(4) Adjustments in case of inherited stock
(A) In general
If any person acquires stock in an S corporation by reason of the death of a decedent or by bequest, devise, or
inheritance, section 691 shall be applied with respect to any item of income of the S corporation in the same
manner as if the decedent had held directly his pro rata share of such item.
(B) Adjustments to basis
The basis determined under section 1014 of any stock in an S corporation shall be reduced by the portion of the
value of the stock which is attributable to items constituting income in respect of the decedent.
(Added Pub. L. 97–354, §2, Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1679; amended Pub. L. 98–369, div. A, title VII, §§721(d), (w),
722(e)(2), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 967, 971, 974; Pub. L. 104–188, title I, §§1313(a), 1702(h)(14), Aug. 20, 1996, 110
Stat. 1785, 1874; Pub. L. 109–280, title XII, §1203(a), Aug. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 1066; Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title III,
§307(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3869; Pub. L. 111–312, title VII, §752(a), Dec. 17, 2010, 124 Stat. 3321; Pub. L. 112–
240, title III, §325(a), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2333; Pub. L. 113–295, div. A, title I, §137(a), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat.
4019; Pub. L. 114–113, div. Q, title I, §115(a), Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 3049.)
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2015—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 114–113 struck out "The preceding sentence shall not apply to
contributions made in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2014." at end of concluding provisions.
2014—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 113–295 substituted "December 31, 2014" for "December 31, 2013" in
concluding provisions.
2013—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 112–240 substituted "December 31, 2013" for "December 31, 2011" in
concluding provisions.
2010—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 111–312 substituted "December 31, 2011" for "December 31, 2009" in
concluding provisions.
2008—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 110–343 substituted "December 31, 2009" for "December 31, 2007" in
concluding provisions.
2006—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 109–280, which directed the addition of concluding provisions to section
1367(a)(2), without specifying the act to be amended, was executed to subsec. (a)(2) of this section,
which is section 1367 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
1996—Subsec. (a)(2)(E). Pub. L. 104–188, §1702(h)(14), substituted "section 613A(c)(11)(B)" for "section
613A(c)(13)(B)".
Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 104–188, §1313(a), added par. (4).
1984—Subsec. (a)(2)(E). Pub. L. 98–369, §722(e)(2), substituted "for any oil and gas property held by the
S corporation to the extent such deduction does not exceed the proportionate share of the adjusted basis
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of such property allocated to such shareholder under section 613A(c)(13)(B)" for "under section 611 with
respect to oil and gas wells".
Subsec. (b)(2)(B). Pub. L. 98–369, §721(w), substituted "for any taxable year beginning after December
31, 1982, there is" for "for any taxable year there is".
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 98–369, §721(d), inserted "and 166(d)" in heading and text.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2015 Amendment
Pub. L. 114–113, div. Q, title I, §115(b), Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 3049, provided that: "The amendment
made by this section [amending this section] shall apply to contributions made in taxable years beginning
after December 31, 2014."
Effective Date of 2014 Amendment
Pub. L. 113–295, div. A, title I, §137(b), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 4020, provided that: "The amendment
made by this section [amending this section] shall apply to contributions made in taxable years beginning
after December 31, 2013."
Effective Date of 2013 Amendment
Pub. L. 112–240, title III, §325(b), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2333, provided that: "The amendment made by
this section [amending this section] shall apply to contributions made in taxable years beginning after
December 31, 2011."
Effective Date of 2010 Amendment
Pub. L. 111–312, title VII, §752(b), Dec. 17, 2010, 124 Stat. 3321, provided that: "The amendment made by
this section [amending this section] shall apply to contributions made in taxable years beginning after
December 31, 2009."
Effective Date of 2008 Amendment
Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title III, §307(b), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3869, provided that: "The amendment
made by this section [amending this section] shall apply to contributions made in taxable years beginning
after December 31, 2007."
Effective Date of 2006 Amendment
Pub. L. 109–280, title XII, §1203(b), Aug. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 1066, provided that: "The amendment made
by this section [amending this section] shall apply to contributions made in taxable years beginning after
December 31, 2005."
Effective Date of 1996 Amendment
Pub. L. 104–188, title I, §1313(b), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1785, provided that: "The amendment made by
subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply in the case of decedents dying after the date of the
enactment of this Act [Aug. 20, 1996]."
Amendment by section 1702(h)(14) of Pub. L. 104–188 effective, except as otherwise expressly
provided, as if included in the provision of the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990, Pub. L. 101–508, title XI,
to which such amendment relates, see section 1702(i) of Pub. L. 104–188, set out as a note under section
38 of this title.
Effective Date of 1984 Amendment
Amendment by section 721(d), (w) of Pub. L. 98–369 effective as if included in the Subchapter S
Revision Act of 1982, Pub. L. 97–354, see section 721(y)(1) of Pub. L. 98–369, set out as a note under
section 1361 of this title.
Pub. L. 98–369, div. A, title VII, §722(e)(3)(B), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 974, provided that: "The amendment
made by paragraph (2) [amending this section] shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31,
1982."
Effective Date
Section applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1982, see section 6(a) of Pub. L. 97–354,
set out as a note under section 1361 of this title.
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§1368. Distributions
(a) General rule
A distribution of property made by an S corporation with respect to its stock to which (but for this subsection) section
301(c) would apply shall be treated in the manner provided in subsection (b) or (c), whichever applies.
(b) S corporation having no earnings and profits
In the case of a distribution described in subsection (a) by an S corporation which has no accumulated earnings and
profits—
(1) Amount applied against basis
The distribution shall not be included in gross income to the extent that it does not exceed the adjusted basis of
the stock.
(2) Amount in excess of basis
If the amount of the distribution exceeds the adjusted basis of the stock, such excess shall be treated as gain from
the sale or exchange of property.
(c) S corporation having earnings and profits
In the case of a distribution described in subsection (a) by an S corporation which has accumulated earnings and
profits—
(1) Accumulated adjustments account
That portion of the distribution which does not exceed the accumulated adjustments account shall be treated in the
manner provided by subsection (b).
(2) Dividend
That portion of the distribution which remains after the application of paragraph (1) shall be treated as a dividend
to the extent it does not exceed the accumulated earnings and profits of the S corporation.
(3) Treatment of remainder
Any portion of the distribution remaining after the application of paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be treated in
the manner provided by subsection (b).
Except to the extent provided in regulations, if the distributions during the taxable year exceed the amount in the
accumulated adjustments account at the close of the taxable year, for purposes of this subsection, the balance of such
account shall be allocated among such distributions in proportion to their respective sizes.
(d) Certain adjustments taken into account
Subsections (b) and (c) shall be applied by taking into account (to the extent proper)—
(1) the adjustments to the basis of the shareholder's stock described in section 1367, and
(2) the adjustments to the accumulated adjustments account which are required by subsection (e)(1).
In the case of any distribution made during any taxable year, the adjusted basis of the stock shall be determined with
regard to the adjustments provided in paragraph (1) of section 1367(a) for the taxable year.
(e) Definitions and special rules
For purposes of this section—
(1) Accumulated adjustments account
(A) In general
Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, the term "accumulated adjustments account" means an account
of the S corporation which is adjusted for the S period in a manner similar to the adjustments under section 1367
(except that no adjustment shall be made for income (and related expenses) which is exempt from tax under this
title and the phrase "(but not below zero)" shall be disregarded in section 1367(a)(2)) and no adjustment shall be
made for Federal taxes attributable to any taxable year in which the corporation was a C corporation.
(B) Amount of adjustment in the case of redemptions
In the case of any redemption which is treated as an exchange under section 302(a) or 303(a), the adjustment
in the accumulated adjustments account shall be an amount which bears the same ratio to the balance in such
account as the number of shares redeemed in such redemption bears to the number of shares of stock in the
corporation immediately before such redemption.
(C) Net loss for year disregarded
(i) In general
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(1) In general
Except as provided in paragraph (2), each shareholder's pro rata share of any item for any taxable year shall be
the sum of the amounts determined with respect to the shareholder—
(A) by assigning an equal portion of such item to each day of the taxable year, and
(B) then by dividing that portion pro rata among the shares outstanding on such day.
(2) Election to terminate year
(A) In general
Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, if any shareholder terminates the shareholder's interest in the
corporation during the taxable year and all affected shareholders and the corporation agree to the application of
this paragraph, paragraph (1) shall be applied to the affected shareholders as if the taxable year consisted of 2
taxable years the first of which ends on the date of the termination.
(B) Affected shareholders
For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term "affected shareholders" means the shareholder whose interest is
terminated and all shareholders to whom such shareholder has transferred shares during the taxable year. If such
shareholder has transferred shares to the corporation, the term "affected shareholders" shall include all persons
who are shareholders during the taxable year.
(b) Post-termination transition period
(1) In general
For purposes of this subchapter, the term "post-termination transition period" means—
(A) the period beginning on the day after the last day of the corporation's last taxable year as an S corporation
and ending on the later of—
(i) the day which is 1 year after such last day, or
(ii) the due date for filing the return for such last year as an S corporation (including extensions),
(B) the 120-day period beginning on the date of any determination pursuant to an audit of the taxpayer which
follows the termination of the corporation's election and which adjusts a subchapter S item of income, loss, or
deduction of the corporation arising during the S period (as defined in section 1368(e)(2)), and
(C) the 120-day period beginning on the date of a determination that the corporation's election under section
1362(a) had terminated for a previous taxable year.
(2) Determination defined
For purposes of paragraph (1), the term "determination" means—
(A) a determination as defined in section 1313(a), or
(B) an agreement between the corporation and the Secretary that the corporation failed to qualify as an S
corporation.
(3) Special rules for audit related post-termination transition periods
(A) No application to carryovers
Paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply for purposes of section 1366(d)(3).
(B) Limitation on application to distributions
Paragraph (1)(B) shall apply to a distribution described in section 1371(e) only to the extent that the amount of
such distribution does not exceed the aggregate increase (if any) in the accumulated adjustments account (within
the meaning of section 1368(e)) by reason of the adjustments referred to in such paragraph.
(c) Manner of making elections, etc.
Any election under this subchapter, and any revocation under section 1362(d)(1), shall be made in such manner as
the Secretary shall by regulations prescribe.
(Added Pub. L. 97–354, §2, Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1685; amended Pub. L. 104–188, title I, §§1306–1307(b), Aug. 20,
1996, 110 Stat. 1780; Pub. L. 108–311, title IV, §407(a), Oct. 4, 2004, 118 Stat. 1190.)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 1377, added Pub. L. 85–866, title I, §64(a), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1656; amended Pub. L.
94–455, title IX, §902(b)(1), title XIX, §1901(b)(32)(B)(iv), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1608, 1800, related to
special rules applicable to earnings and profits of electing small business corporations, prior to the
general revision of this subchapter by section 2 of Pub. L. 97–354.
Amendments
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2004—Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 108–311 added par. (3).
1996—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 104–188, §1306, reenacted heading without change and amended text
generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, if any
shareholder terminates his interest in the corporation during the taxable year and all persons who are
shareholders during the taxable year agree to the application of this paragraph, paragraph (1) shall be
applied as if the taxable year consisted of 2 taxable years the first of which ends on the date of the
termination."
Subsec. (b)(1)(A) to (C). Pub. L. 104–188, §1307(a), struck out "and" at end of subpar. (A)(ii), added
subpar. (B), and redesignated former subpar. (B) as (C).
Subsec. (b)(2)(A) to (C). Pub. L. 104–188, §1307(b), added subpar. (A), redesignated subpar. (C) as (B),
and struck out former subpars. (A) and (B) which read as follows:
"(A) a court decision which becomes final,
"(B) a closing agreement, or".
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2004 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 108–311 effective as if included in the provisions of the Small Business Job
Protection Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104–188, to which such amendment relates, see section 407(c) of Pub. L.
108–311, set out as a note under section 401 of this title.
Effective Date of 1996 Amendments
Pub. L. 105–34, title XVI, §1601(c)(2), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 1087, provided that:
"(A) Notwithstanding section 1317 of the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 [Pub. L. 104–188,
enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 641 and 1362 of this title], the amendments made by
subsections (a) and (b) of section 1307 of such Act [amending this section] shall apply to determinations
made after December 31, 1996.
"(B) In no event shall the 120-day period referred to in section 1377(b)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986 (as added by such section 1307) expire before the end of the 120-day period beginning on
the date of the enactment of this Act [Aug. 5, 1997]."
Amendment by Pub. L. 104–188 applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1996, see section
1317(a) of Pub. L. 104–188, set out as a note under section 641 of this title.
Effective Date
Section applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1982, see section 6(a) of Pub. L. 97–354,
set out as a note under section 1361 of this title.
§1378. Taxable year of S corporation
(a) General rule
For purposes of this subtitle, the taxable year of an S corporation shall be a permitted year.
(b) Permitted year defined
For purposes of this section, the term "permitted year" means a taxable year which—
(1) is a year ending December 31, or
(2) is any other accounting period for which the corporation establishes a business purpose to the satisfaction of
the Secretary.
For purposes of paragraph (2), any deferral of income to shareholders shall not be treated as a business purpose.
(Added Pub. L. 97–354, §2, Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1685; amended Pub. L. 98–369, div. A, title VII, §721(m), (q), July
18, 1984, 98 Stat. 969, 970; Pub. L. 99–514, title VIII, §806(b), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2363.)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 1378, added Pub. L. 89–389, §2(a), Apr. 14, 1966, 80 Stat. 113; amended Pub. L. 91–172,
title V, §511(c)(4), Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 638; Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, §1901(a)(152), (b)(33)(R), Oct. 4,
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1976, 90 Stat. 1789, 1802, related to tax imposed on certain capital gains, prior to the general revision of
this subchapter by section 2 of Pub. L. 97–354.
Amendments
1986—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 99–514, §806(b)(1), amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment,
subsec. (a) read as follows: "For purposes of this subtitle—
"(1) an S corporation shall not change its taxable year to any accounting period other than a
permitted year, and
"(2) no corporation may make an election under section 1362(a) for any taxable year unless such
taxable year is a permitted year."
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 99–514, §806(b)(2), inserted at end "For purposes of paragraph (2), any deferral of
income to shareholders shall not be treated as a business purpose."
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 99–514, §806(b)(3), struck out subsec. (c) which required existing S corporations to
use permitted year after 50-percent shift in ownership.
1984—Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 98–369, §721(m), substituted "which includes December 31, 1982 (or
which is an S corporation for a taxable year beginning during 1983 by reason of an election made on or
before October 19, 1982)" for "which includes December 31, 1982".
Subsec. (c)(3)(B)(i). Pub. L. 98–369, §721(q), substituted "who (or whose estate) held" for "who held".
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1986 Amendment
Pub. L. 99–514, title VIII, §806(e), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2364, as amended by Pub. L. 100–647, title I,
§1008(e)(7), (8), (10), Nov. 10, 1988, 102 Stat. 3441, provided that:
"(1) In general.—The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 267, 441,
and 706 of this title] shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 1986.
"(2) Change in accounting period.—In the case of any partnership, S corporation, or personal service
corporation required by the amendments made by this section to change its accounting period for the
taxpayer's first taxable year beginning after December 31, 1986—
"(A) such change shall be treated as initiated by the partnership, S corporation, or personal service
corporation,
"(B) such change shall be treated as having been made with the consent of the Secretary, and
"(C) with respect to any partner or shareholder of an S corporation which is required to include the
items from more than 1 taxable year of the partnership or S corporation in any 1 taxable year, income
in excess of expenses of such partnership or corporation for the short taxable year required by such
amendments shall be taken into account ratably in each of the first 4 taxable years beginning after
December 31, 1986, unless such partner or shareholder elects to include all such income in the the
[sic] partner's or shareholder's taxable year with or within which the partnership's or S corporation's
short taxable year ends.
Subparagraph (C) shall apply to a shareholder of an S corporation only if such corporation was an S
corporation for a taxable year beginning in 1986.
"(3) Basis, etc. rules—
"(A) Basis rule.—The adjusted basis of any partner's interest in a partnership or shareholder's
stock in an S corporation shall be determined as if all of the income to be taken into account ratably in
the 4 taxable years referred to in paragraph (2)(C) were included in gross income for the 1st of such
taxable years.
"(B) Treatment of dispositions.—If any interest in a partnership or stock in an S corporation is
disposed of before the last taxable year in the spread period, all amounts which would be included in
the gross income of the partner or shareholder for subsequent taxable years in the spread period under
paragraph (2)(C) and attributable to the interest or stock disposed of shall be included in gross income
for the taxable year in which the disposition occurs. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term
'spread period' means the period consisting of the 4 taxable years referred to in paragraph (2)(C)."
Effective Date of 1984 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 98–369 effective as if included in Subchapter S Revision Act of 1982, Pub. L. 97–
354, see section 721(y)(1) of Pub. L. 98–369, set out as a note under section 1361 of this title.
Effective Date
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(i) the amount by which the passive investment income for the taxable year exceeds 25 percent of the gross
receipts for the taxable year, bears to
(ii) the passive investment income for the taxable year.
(B) Limitation
The amount of the excess net passive income for any taxable year shall not exceed the amount of the
corporation's taxable income for such taxable year as determined under section 63(a)—
(i) without regard to the deductions allowed by part VIII of subchapter B (other than the deduction allowed by
section 248, relating to organization expenditures), and
(ii) without regard to the deduction under section 172.
(2) Net passive income
The term "net passive income" means—
(A) passive investment income, reduced by
(B) the deductions allowable under this chapter which are directly connected with the production of such income
(other than deductions allowable under section 172 and part VIII of subchapter B).
(3) Passive investment income, etc.
The terms "passive investment income" and "gross receipts" have the same respective meanings as when used in
paragraph (3) of section 1362(d).
(4) Coordination with section 1374
Notwithstanding paragraph (3), the amount of passive investment income shall be determined by not taking into
account any recognized built-in gain or loss of the S corporation for any taxable year in the recognition period. Terms
used in the preceding sentence shall have the same respective meanings as when used in section 1374.
(c) Credits not allowable
No credit shall be allowed under part IV of subchapter A of this chapter (other than section 34) against the tax
imposed by subsection (a).
(d) Waiver of tax in certain cases
If the S corporation establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary that—
(1) it determined in good faith that it had no accumulated earnings and profits at the close of a taxable year, and
(2) during a reasonable period of time after it was determined that it did have accumulated earnings and profits at
the close of such taxable year such earnings and profits were distributed,
the Secretary may waive the tax imposed by subsection (a) for such taxable year.
(Added Pub. L. 97–354, §2, Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1684; amended Pub. L. 98–369, div. A, title IV, §474(r)(28), title VII,
§721(v), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 844, 971; Pub. L. 99–514, title VI, §632(c)(3), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2277; Pub. L.
100–647, title I, §1006(f)(5)(B)–(D), Nov. 10, 1988, 102 Stat. 3406; Pub. L. 104–188, title I, §1311(b)(2)(A)–(C), Aug.
20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1784; Pub. L. 109–135, title IV, §412(qq), Dec. 21, 2005, 119 Stat. 2640.)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 1375, added Pub. L. 85–866, title I, §64(a), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1654; amended Pub. L.
88–272, title II, §§201(d)(13), 233(b), Feb. 26, 1964, 78 Stat. 32, 112; Pub. L. 89–389, §§1(a), (b), 2(b)(4),
Apr. 14, 1966, 80 Stat. 111, 114; Pub. L. 91–172, title III, §301(b)(11), Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 586; Pub. L. 94–
455, title XIX, §§1901(a)(151), (b)(33)(Q), 1906(b)(13)(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1788, 1802, 1834; Pub. L.
95–600, title VII, §703(j)(6), Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2941, related to special rules applicable to distributions of
electing small business corporations, prior to the general revision of this subchapter by section 2 of Pub. L.
97–354.
A prior section 1376, added Pub. L. 85–866, title I, §64(a), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1655, related to
adjustment to basis of stock of, and indebtedness owing, shareholders, prior to the general revision of
this subchapter by section 2 of Pub. L. 97–354.
Amendments
2005—Subsec. (d)(1), (2). Pub. L. 109–135 substituted "accumulated" for "subchapter C".
1996—Pub. L. 104–188, §1311(b)(2)(C), substituted "accumulated" for "subchapter C" in section
catchline.
Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 104–188, §1311(b)(2)(A), substituted "accumulated" for "subchapter C".
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 104–188, §1311(b)(2)(B), amended par. (3) generally. Prior to amendment, par.
(3) read as follows:
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Sec.
1377. Definitions and special rule.
1378. Taxable year of S corporation.
1379. Transitional rules on enactment.
"(3) Passive investment income; etc.—The terms 'subchapter C earnings and profits', 'passive
investment income', and 'gross receipts' shall have the same respective meanings as when used in
paragraph (3) of section 1362(d)."
1988—Subsec. (b)(1)(B). Pub. L. 100–647, §1006(f)(5)(B), amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to
amendment, subpar. (B) read as follows: "The amount of the excess net passive income for any taxable
year shall not exceed the corporation's taxable income for the taxable year (determined in accordance
with section 1374(d)(4))."
Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 100–647, §1006(f)(5)(C), added par. (4).
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 100–647, §1006(f)(5)(D), amended subsec. (c) generally, in heading substituting
"Credits not allowable" for "Special rules", and in text substituting "No credit" for "(1) Disallowance of
credit.—No credit", and striking out par. (2) which related to coordination with section 1374.
1986—Subsec. (b)(1)(B). Pub. L. 99–514 substituted "section 1374(d)(4)" for "section 1374(d)".
1984—Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 98–369, §474(r)(28), substituted "section 34" for "section 39".
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 98–369, §721(v), added subsec. (d).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1996 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 104–188 applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1996, see section
1317(a) of Pub. L. 104–188, set out as a note under section 641 of this title.
Effective Date of 1988 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 100–647 effective, except as otherwise provided, as if included in the provision of
the Tax Reform Act of 1986, Pub. L. 99–514, to which such amendment relates, see section 1019(a) of Pub.
L. 100–647, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.
Effective Date of 1986 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 99–514 applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1986, but only in
cases where the return for the taxable year is filed pursuant to an S election made after Dec. 31, 1986,
with exceptions and special and transitional rules, see section 633 of Pub. L. 99–514, as amended, set out
as an Effective Date note under section 336 of this title.
Effective Date of 1984 Amendment
Amendment by section 474(r)(28) of Pub. L. 98–369 applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31,
1983, and to carrybacks from such years, see section 475(a) of Pub. L. 98–369, set out as a note under
section 21 of this title.
Amendment by section 721(v) of Pub. L. 98–369 effective as if included in the Subchapter S Revision Act
of 1982, Pub. L. 97–354, see section 721(y)(1) of Pub. L. 98–369, set out as a note under section 1361 of this
title.
Effective Date
This section applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1982, except that in the case of a
taxable year beginning during 1982, this section and sections 1362(d)(3) and 1366(f)(3) of this title shall apply,
and section 1372(e)(5) of this title as in effect on the day before Oct. 19, 1982, shall not apply, see section
6(a), (b)(3) of Pub. L. 97–354, set out as a note under section 1361 of this title.
PART IV—DEFINITIONS; MISCELLANEOUS
        
§1377. Definitions and special rule
(a) Pro rata share
For purposes of this subchapter—
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1988."
2017—Subsec. (b)(3)(B). Pub. L. 115–97, §12002(c), struck out at end "A similar rule shall apply in the
case of the minimum tax credit under section 53 to the extent attributable to taxable years for which the
corporation was a C corporation."
Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 115–97, §13001(b)(2)(N), struck out par. (4). Text read as follows: "For purposes
of section 1201(a)—
"(A) the tax imposed by subsection (a) shall be treated as if it were imposed by section 11, and
"(B) the amount of the net recognized built-in gain shall be treated as the taxable income."
2015—Subsec. (d)(7). Pub. L. 114–113 amended par. (7) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (7) defined
recognition period, with special rules for certain years and for distributions to shareholders.
2014—Subsec. (d)(7)(C). Pub. L. 113–295 substituted "2012, 2013, and 2014" for "2012 and 2013" in
heading and "2012, 2013, or 2014" for "2012 or 2013" in text.
2013—Subsec. (d)(2)(B). Pub. L. 112–240, §326(b), inserted "described in subparagraph (A)" after "for
any taxable year".
Subsec. (d)(7)(C), (D). Pub. L. 112–240, §326(a)(1), (2), added subpar. (C) and redesignated former
subpar. (C) as (D).
Subsec. (d)(7)(E). Pub. L. 112–240, §326(a)(3), added subpar. (E).
2010—Subsec. (d)(7)(B). Pub. L. 111–240 amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, text read
as follows: "In the case of any taxable year beginning in 2009 or 2010, no tax shall be imposed on the net
recognized built-in gain of an S corporation if the 7th taxable year in the recognition period preceded such
taxable year. The preceding sentence shall be applied separately with respect to any asset to which
paragraph (8) applies."
2009—Subsec. (d)(7). Pub. L. 111–5 amended par. (7) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as
follows: "The term 'recognition period' means the 10-year period beginning with the 1st day of the 1st
taxable year for which the corporation was an S corporation. For purposes of applying this section to any
amount includible in income by reason of section 593(e), the preceding sentence shall be applied without
regard to the phrase '10-year'."
1997—Subsec. (d)(7). Pub. L. 105–34 inserted at end "For purposes of applying this section to any
amount includible in income by reason of section 593(e), the preceding sentence shall be applied without
regard to the phrase '10-year'."
1989—Subsec. (b)(3)(B). Pub. L. 101–239, §7811(c)(8), inserted at end "A similar rule shall apply in the
case of the minimum tax credit under section 53 to the extent attributable to taxable years for which the
corporation was a C corporation."
Subsec. (d)(2)(A)(i). Pub. L. 101–239, §7811(c)(4), struck out "(except as provided in subsection (b)(2))"
after "taxable year if".
Subsec. (d)(5)(B). Pub. L. 101–239, §7811(c)(5)(B)(i), inserted "(determined without regard to any
carryover)" after "during the recognition period".
Subsec. (d)(5)(C). Pub. L. 101–239, §7811(c)(5)(B)(ii), substituted "which would be treated as recognized
built-in gains or losses under this paragraph if such amounts were properly taken into account (or
allowable as a deduction) during the recognition period" for "treated as recognized built-in gains or losses
under this paragraph".
1988—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 100–647, §1006(f)(1), inserted "net" before "recognized".
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 100–647, §1006(f)(2), added par. (1) and struck out former par. (1) which read as
follows: "The tax imposed by subsection (a) shall be a tax computed by applying the highest rate of tax
specified in section 11(b) to the lesser of—
"(A) the recognized built-in gains of the S corporation for the taxable year, or
"(B) the amount which would be the taxable income of the corporation for such taxable year if such
corporation were not an S corporation."
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 100–647, §1006(f)(2), added par. (2) and struck out former par. (2) which read as
follows: "Notwithstanding section 1371(b)(1), any net operating loss carryforward arising in a taxable year
for which the corporation was a C corporation shall be allowed as a deduction against the lesser of the
amounts referred to in subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (1). For purposes of determining the amount
of any such loss which may be carried to subsequent taxable years, the lesser of the amounts referred to
in subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (1) shall be treated as taxable income."
Subsec. (b)(4)(B). Pub. L. 100–647, §1006(f)(3), amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment,
subpar. (B) read as follows: "the lower of the amounts specified in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of
paragraph (1) shall be treated as the taxable income."
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 100–647, §1006(f)(4), which directed amendment of par. (2) by substituting "net
recognized built-in gain" for "recognized built-in gains" wherever appearing, was executed by making the
substitution in heading as well as in introductory provisions and in subpar. (B), to reflect the probable
intent of Congress.
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Subsec. (d)(2) to (9). Pub. L. 100–647, §1006(f)(5)(A), added pars. (2) to (9) and struck out former pars.
(2), (3), and (4), which related to recognized built-in gain, recognition period, and taxable income,
respectively.
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 100–647, §1006(f)(5)(A), added subsec. (e).
1986—Pub. L. 99–514 amended section generally, substituting provisions imposing tax on certain built-in
gains for provisions imposing tax on certain capital gains which had declared in: subsec. (a), general rule
for capital gains tax on S corporations; subsec. (b), amount of tax; subsec. (c), general rule as to
exceptions from subsec. (a) in par. (1), exception as to new corporations in par. (2), provisions relating to
property with substituted basis in par. (3), and treatment of certain gains of options and commodities
dealers in par. (4); and subsec. (d), determination of taxable income of corporation.
1984—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 98–369, §474(r)(27), substituted "section 34" for "section 39" in provisions
following par. (2).
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 98–369, §721(u), struck out "(and any predecessor corporation)" before "has
been in existence" in subpar. (A), and inserted provision that to the extent provided in regulations, an S
corporation and any predecessor corporation shall be treated as 1 corporation for purposes of this
paragraph and paragraph (1).
Subsec. (c)(4). Pub. L. 98–369, §102(d)(1), added par. (4).
1983—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 97–448 substituted "this section" for "subsections (a)(2) and (b)(2)".
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2017 Amendment
Amendment by section 12002 of Pub. L. 115–97 applicable in general to taxable years beginning after
Dec. 31, 2017, and amendment by section 12002(c) applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31,
2021, see section 12002(d) of Pub. L. 115–97, set out as a note under section 53 of this title.
Amendment by section 13001(b)(2)(N) of Pub. L. 115–97 applicable to taxable years beginning after
Dec. 31, 2017, see section 13001(c)(1) of Pub. L. 115–97, set out as a note under section 11 of this title.
Effective Date of 2015 Amendment
Pub. L. 114–113, div. Q, title I, §127(b), Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 3054, provided that: "The amendments
made by this section [amending this section] shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31,
2014."
Effective Date of 2014 Amendment
Pub. L. 113–295, div. A, title I, §138(b), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 4020, provided that: "The amendments
made by this section [amending this section] shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31,
2013."
Effective Date of 2013 Amendment
Pub. L. 112–240, title III, §326(c), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2334, provided that: "The amendments made by
this section [amending this section] shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2011."
Effective Date of 2010 Amendment
Pub. L. 111–240, title II, §2014(b), Sept. 27, 2010, 124 Stat. 2556, provided that: "The amendment made
by this section [amending this section] shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2010."
Effective Date of 2009 Amendment
Pub. L. 111–5, div. B, title I, §1251(b), Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 342, provided that: "The amendment made
by this section [amending this section] shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2008."
Effective Date of 1997 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 105–34 effective as if included in the provisions of the Small Business Job
Protection Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104–188, to which it relates, see section 1601(j) of Pub. L. 105–34, set out as
a note under section 23 of this title.
Effective Date of 1989 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 101–239 effective, except as otherwise provided, as if included in the provision of
the Technical and Miscellaneous Revenue Act of 1988, Pub. L. 100–647, to which such amendment relates,
see section 7817 of Pub. L. 101–239, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.
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Effective Date of 1988 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 100–647 effective, except as otherwise provided, as if included in the provision of
the Tax Reform Act of 1986, Pub. L. 99–514, to which such amendment relates, see section 1019(a) of Pub.
L. 100–647, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.
Effective Date of 1986 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 99–514 applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1986, but only in
cases where the return for the taxable year is filed pursuant to an S election made after Dec. 31, 1986,
and with provision that, in the case of any taxable year of an S corporation which begins after Dec. 31,
1986, and to which the amendments by section 632 (other than subsec. (b) thereof) of Pub. L. 99–514 do
not apply, subsec. (b)(1) of this section (as in effect on the date before Oct. 22, 1986) shall apply as if it
read as follows: "an amount equal to 34 percent of the amount by which the net capital gain of the
corporation for the taxable year exceeds $25,000, or", and with other exceptions and special and
transitional rules, see section 633 of Pub. L. 99–514, as amended, set out as an Effective Date note under
section 336 of this title.
Effective Date of 1984 Amendment
Amendment by section 102(d)(1) of Pub. L. 98–369 applicable to positions established after July 18,
1984, in taxable years ending after that date, except as otherwise provided, see section 102(f), (g) of Pub.
L. 98–369 set out as a note under section 1256 of this title.
Amendment by section 474(r)(27) of Pub. L. 98–369 applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31,
1983, and to carrybacks from such years, see section 475(a) of Pub. L. 98–369, set out as a note under
section 21 of this title.
Amendment by section 721(u) of Pub. L. 98–369 effective as if included in the Subchapter S Revision Act
of 1982, Pub. L. 97–354, see section 721(y)(1) of Pub. L. 98–369, set out as a note under section 1361 of this
title.
Effective Date of 1983 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 97–448 effective on date of enactment of Subchapter S Revision Act of 1982
[Oct. 19, 1982], see section 311(c)(4) of Pub. L. 97–448, set out as a note under section 1368 of this title.
Effective Date
Section applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1982, see section 6(a) of Pub. L. 97–354,
set out as a note under section 1361 of this title.
Savings Provision
For provisions that nothing in amendment by Pub. L. 115–141 be construed to affect treatment of certain
transactions occurring, property acquired, or items of income, loss, deduction, or credit taken into account
prior to Mar. 23, 2018, for purposes of determining liability for tax for periods ending after Mar. 23, 2018,
see section 401(e) of Pub. L. 115–141, set out as a note under section 23 of this title.
§1375. Tax imposed when passive investment income of corporation having
accumulated earnings and profits exceeds 25 percent of gross receipts
(a) General rule
If for the taxable year an S corporation has—
(1) accumulated earnings and profits at the close of such taxable year, and
(2) gross receipts more than 25 percent of which are passive investment income,
then there is hereby imposed a tax on the income of such corporation for such taxable year. Such tax shall be
computed by multiplying the excess net passive income by the highest rate of tax specified in section 11(b).
(b) Definitions
For purposes of this section—
(1) Excess net passive income
(A) In general
Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the term "excess net passive income" means an amount which bears
the same ratio to the net passive income for the taxable year as—
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For purposes of subparts A and F of part III, and part V, of subchapter N (relating to income from sources without the
United States)—
(1) an S corporation shall be treated as a partnership, and
(2) the shareholders of such corporation shall be treated as partners of such partnership.
(b) Recapture of overall foreign loss
For purposes of section 904(f) (relating to recapture of overall foreign loss), the making or termination of an election
to be treated as an S corporation shall be treated as a disposition of the business.
(Added Pub. L. 97–354, §2, Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1682.)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 1373, added Pub. L. 85–866, title I, §64(a), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1652; amended Pub. L.
89–389, §2(b)(3), Apr. 14, 1966, 80 Stat. 114; Pub. L. 91–172, title III, §301(b)(10), Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 586,
related to taxation of corporation undistributed taxable income to shareholders, prior to the general
revision of this subchapter by section 2 of Pub. L. 97–354.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1982, see section 6(a) of Pub. L. 97–354,
set out as a note under section 1361 of this title.
§1374. Tax imposed on certain built-in gains
(a) General rule
If for any taxable year beginning in the recognition period an S corporation has a net recognized built-in gain, there is
hereby imposed a tax (computed under subsection (b)) on the income of such corporation for such taxable year.
(b) Amount of tax
(1) In general
The amount of the tax imposed by subsection (a) shall be computed by applying the highest rate of tax specified in
section 11(b) to the net recognized built-in gain of the S corporation for the taxable year.
(2) Net operating loss carryforwards from C years allowed
Notwithstanding section 1371(b)(1), any net operating loss carryforward arising in a taxable year for which the
corporation was a C corporation shall be allowed for purposes of this section as a deduction against the net
recognized built-in gain of the S corporation for the taxable year. For purposes of determining the amount of any
such loss which may be carried to subsequent taxable years, the amount of the net recognized built-in gain shall be
treated as taxable income. Rules similar to the rules of the preceding sentences of this paragraph shall apply in the
case of a capital loss carryforward arising in a taxable year for which the corporation was a C corporation.
(3) Credits
(A) In general
Except as provided in subparagraph (B), no credit shall be allowable under part IV of subchapter A of this
chapter (other than under section 34) against the tax imposed by subsection (a).
(B) Business credit carryforwards from C years allowed
Notwithstanding section 1371(b)(1), any business credit carryforward under section 39 arising in a taxable year
for which the corporation was a C corporation shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by subsection
(a) in the same manner as if it were imposed by section 11.
(c) Limitations
(1) Corporations which were always S corporations
Subsection (a) shall not apply to any corporation if an election under section 1362(a) has been in effect with
respect to such corporation for each of its taxable years. Except as provided in regulations, an S corporation and any
predecessor corporation shall be treated as 1 corporation for purposes of the preceding sentence.
(2) Limitation on amount of net recognized built-in gain
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The amount of the net recognized built-in gain taken into account under this section for any taxable year shall not
exceed the excess (if any) of—
(A) the net unrealized built-in gain, over
(B) the net recognized built-in gain for prior taxable years beginning in the recognition period.
(d) Definitions and special rules
For purposes of this section—
(1) Net unrealized built-in gain
The term "net unrealized built-in gain" means the amount (if any) by which—
(A) the fair market value of the assets of the S corporation as of the beginning of its 1st taxable year for which
an election under section 1362(a) is in effect, exceeds
(B) the aggregate adjusted bases of such assets at such time.
(2) Net recognized built-in gain
(A) In general
The term "net recognized built-in gain" means, with respect to any taxable year in the recognition period, the
lesser of—
(i) the amount which would be the taxable income of the S corporation for such taxable year if only recognized
built-in gains and recognized built-in losses were taken into account, or
(ii) such corporation's taxable income for such taxable year (determined as provided in section 1375(b)(1)(B)).
(B) Carryover
If, for any taxable year described in subparagraph (A), the amount referred to in clause (i) of subparagraph (A)
exceeds the amount referred to in clause (ii) of subparagraph (A), such excess shall be treated as a recognized
built-in gain in the succeeding taxable year.
(3) Recognized built-in gain
The term "recognized built-in gain" means any gain recognized during the recognition period on the disposition of
any asset except to the extent that the S corporation establishes that—
(A) such asset was not held by the S corporation as of the beginning of the 1st taxable year for which it was an
S corporation, or
(B) such gain exceeds the excess (if any) of—
(i) the fair market value of such asset as of the beginning of such 1st taxable year, over
(ii) the adjusted basis of the asset as of such time.
(4) Recognized built-in losses
The term "recognized built-in loss" means any loss recognized during the recognition period on the disposition of
any asset to the extent that the S corporation establishes that—
(A) such asset was held by the S corporation as of the beginning of the 1st taxable year referred to in paragraph
(3), and
(B) such loss does not exceed the excess of—
(i) the adjusted basis of such asset as of the beginning of such 1st taxable year, over
(ii) the fair market value of such asset as of such time.
(5) Treatment of certain built-in items
(A) Income items
Any item of income which is properly taken into account during the recognition period but which is attributable to
periods before the 1st taxable year for which the corporation was an S corporation shall be treated as a
recognized built-in gain for the taxable year in which it is properly taken into account.
(B) Deduction items
Any amount which is allowable as a deduction during the recognition period (determined without regard to any
carryover) but which is attributable to periods before the 1st taxable year referred to in subparagraph (A) shall be
treated as a recognized built-in loss for the taxable year for which it is allowable as a deduction.
(C) Adjustment to net unrealized built-in gain
The amount of the net unrealized built-in gain shall be properly adjusted for amounts which would be treated as
recognized built-in gains or losses under this paragraph if such amounts were properly taken into account (or
allowable as a deduction) during the recognition period.
(6) Treatment of certain property
If the adjusted basis of any asset is determined (in whole or in part) by reference to the adjusted basis of any other
asset held by the S corporation as of the beginning of the 1st taxable year referred to in paragraph (3)—
(A) such asset shall be treated as held by the S corporation as of the beginning of such 1st taxable year, and
(B) any determination under paragraph (3)(B) or (4)(B) with respect to such asset shall be made by reference to
the fair market value and adjusted basis of such other asset as of the beginning of such 1st taxable year.
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(7) Recognition period
(A) In general
The term "recognition period" means the 5-year period beginning with the 1st day of the 1st taxable year for
which the corporation was an S corporation. For purposes of applying this section to any amount includible in
income by reason of distributions to shareholders pursuant to section 593(e), the preceding sentence shall be
applied without regard to the phrase "5-year".
(B) Installment sales
If an S corporation sells an asset and reports the income from the sale using the installment method under
section 453, the treatment of all payments received shall be governed by the provisions of this paragraph
applicable to the taxable year in which such sale was made.
(8) Treatment of transfer of assets from C corporation to S corporation
(A) In general
Except to the extent provided in regulations, if—
(i) an S corporation acquires any asset, and
(ii) the S corporation's basis in such asset is determined (in whole or in part) by reference to the basis of such
asset (or any other property) in the hands of a C corporation,
then a tax is hereby imposed on any net recognized built-in gain attributable to any such assets for any taxable year
beginning in the recognition period. The amount of such tax shall be determined under the rules of this section as
modified by subparagraph (B).
(B) Modifications
For purposes of this paragraph, the modifications of this subparagraph are as follows:
(i) In general
The preceding paragraphs of this subsection shall be applied by taking into account the day on which the
assets were acquired by the S corporation in lieu of the beginning of the 1st taxable year for which the
corporation was an S corporation.
(ii) Subsection (c)(1) not to apply
Subsection (c)(1) shall not apply.
(9) Reference to 1st taxable year
Any reference in this section to the 1st taxable year for which the corporation was an S corporation shall be
treated as a reference to the 1st taxable year for which the corporation was an S corporation pursuant to its most
recent election under section 1362.
(e) Regulations
The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this section
including regulations providing for the appropriate treatment of successor corporations.
(Added Pub. L. 97–354, §2, Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1683; amended Pub. L. 97–448, title III, §305(d)(3), Jan. 12, 1983,
96 Stat. 2400; Pub. L. 98–369, div. A, title I, §102(d)(1), title IV, §474(r)(27), title VII, §721(u), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat.
623, 844, 971; Pub. L. 99–514, title VI, §632(a), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2275; Pub. L. 100–647, title I, §1006(f)(1)–(5)
(A), Nov. 10, 1988, 102 Stat. 3403, 3404; Pub. L. 101–239, title VII, §7811(c)(4), (5)(B), (8), Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat.
2407, 2408; Pub. L. 105–34, title XVI, §1601(f)(5)(B), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 1091; Pub. L. 111–5, div. B, title I,
§1251(a), Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 342; Pub. L. 111–240, title II, §2014(a), Sept. 27, 2010, 124 Stat. 2556; Pub. L.
112–240, title III, §326(a), (b), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2334; Pub. L. 113–295, div. A, title I, §138(a), Dec. 19, 2014, 128
Stat. 4020; Pub. L. 114–113, div. Q, title I, §127(a), Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 3054; Pub. L. 115–97, title I, §§12002(c),
13001(b)(2)(N), Dec. 22, 2017, 131 Stat. 2095, 2097; Pub. L. 115–141, div. U, title IV, §401(b)(33), Mar. 23, 2018, 132
Stat. 1204.)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 1374, added Pub. L. 85–866, title I, §64(a), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1653; amended Pub. L.
86–376, §2(b), Sept. 23, 1959, 73 Stat. 699; Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, §1901(a)(150), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat.
1788, related to allowance to shareholders of corporation net operating loss, prior to the general revision
of this subchapter by section 2 of Pub. L. 97–354.
Amendments
2018—Subsec. (d)(2)(B). Pub. L. 115–141 struck out at end "The preceding sentence shall apply only in
the case of a corporation treated as an S corporation by reason of an election made on or after March 31,
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Sec.
1371. Coordination with subchapter C.
1372. Partnership rules to apply for fringe benefit purposes.
1373. Foreign income.
1374. Tax imposed on certain built-in gains.
1375. Tax imposed when passive investment income of corporation having accumulated earnings and
profits exceeds 25 percent of gross receipts.
Effective Date of 2007 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 110–28 applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 2006, with special
rule for treatment as second class of stock, see section 8232(c) of Pub. L. 110–28, set out as a note under
section 1361 of this title.
Effective Date of 1996 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 104–188 applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1996, see section
1317(a) of Pub. L. 104–188, set out as a note under section 641 of this title.
Effective Date of 1986 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 99–514 applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1982, see section
1879(m)(2) of Pub. L. 99–514, set out as a note under section 1361 of this title.
Effective Date of 1984 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 98–369 effective as if included in the Subchapter S Revision Act of 1982, Pub. L.
97–354, see section 721(y)(1) of Pub. L. 98–369, set out as a note under section 1361 of this title.
Effective Date of 1983 Amendment
Pub. L. 97–448, title III, §311(c)(4), Jan. 12, 1983, 96 Stat. 2411, provided that: "The amendments made
by subsection (d) of section 305 [amending this section and sections 221, 1374, and 4975 of this title,
enacting provisions set out as a note under section 1361 of this title, and amending provisions set out as a
note under section 1361 of this title] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of the Subchapter S
Revision Act of 1982 [Oct. 19, 1982]."
Effective Date
Section applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1982, see section 6(a) of Pub. L. 97–354,
set out as a note under section 1361 of this title.
Plan Amendments Not Required Until January 1, 1989
For provisions directing that if any amendments made by subtitle A or subtitle C of title XI [§§1101–1147
and 1171–1177] or title XVIII [§§1800–1899A] of Pub. L. 99–514 require an amendment to any plan, such
plan amendment shall not be required to be made before the first plan year beginning on or after Jan. 1,
1989, see section 1140 of Pub. L. 99–514, as amended, set out as a note under section 401 of this title.
PART III—SPECIAL RULES
        
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1996—Pub. L. 104–188, title I, §1311(b)(2)(D), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1784, substituted "accumulated" for
"subchapter C" in item 1375.
1986—Pub. L. 99–514, title VI, §632(d), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2277, substituted "built-in" for "capital" in
item 1374.
§1371. Coordination with subchapter C
(a) Application of subchapter C rules
Except as otherwise provided in this title, and except to the extent inconsistent with this subchapter, subchapter C
shall apply to an S corporation and its shareholders.
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(b) No carryover between C year and S year
(1) From C year to S year
No carryforward, and no carryback, arising for a taxable year for which a corporation is a C corporation may be
carried to a taxable year for which such corporation is an S corporation.
(2) No carryover from S year
No carryforward, and no carryback, shall arise at the corporate level for a taxable year for which a corporation is
an S corporation.
(3) Treatment of S year as elapsed year
Nothing in paragraphs (1) and (2) shall prevent treating a taxable year for which a corporation is an S corporation
as a taxable year for purposes of determining the number of taxable years to which an item may be carried back or
carried forward.
(c) Earnings and profits
(1) In general
Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) and subsection (d)(3), no adjustment shall be made to the earnings
and profits of an S corporation.
(2) Adjustments for redemptions, liquidations, reorganizations, divisives, etc.
In the case of any transaction involving the application of subchapter C to any S corporation, proper adjustment to
any accumulated earnings and profits of the corporation shall be made.
(3) Adjustments in case of distributions treated as dividends under section 1368(c)(2)
Paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to that portion of a distribution which is treated as a dividend under
section 1368(c)(2).
(d) Coordination with investment credit recapture
(1) No recapture by reason of election
Any election under section 1362 shall be treated as a mere change in the form of conducting a trade or business
for purposes of the second sentence of section 50(a)(6).
(2) Corporation continues to be liable
Notwithstanding an election under section 1362, an S corporation shall continue to be liable for any increase in tax
under section 49(b) or 50(a) attributable to credits allowed for taxable years for which such corporation was not an S
corporation.
(3) Adjustment to earnings and profits for amount of recapture
Paragraph (1) of subsection (c) shall not apply to any increase in tax under section 49(b) or 50(a) for which the S
corporation is liable.
(e) Cash distributions during post-termination transition period
(1) In general
Any distribution of money by a corporation with respect to its stock during a post-termination transition period shall
be applied against and reduce the adjusted basis of the stock, to the extent that the amount of the distribution does
not exceed the accumulated adjustments account (within the meaning of section 1368(e)).
(2) Election to distribute earnings first
An S corporation may elect to have paragraph (1) not apply to all distributions made during a post-termination
transition period described in section 1377(b)(1)(A). Such election shall not be effective unless all shareholders of
the S corporation to whom distributions are made by the S corporation during such post-termination transition period
consent to such election.
(f) Cash distributions following post-termination transition period
In the case of a distribution of money by an eligible terminated S corporation (as defined in section 481(d)) after the
post-termination transition period, the accumulated adjustments account shall be allocated to such distribution, and the
distribution shall be chargeable to accumulated earnings and profits, in the same ratio as the amount of such
accumulated adjustments account bears to the amount of such accumulated earnings and profits.
(Added Pub. L. 97–354, §2, Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1681; amended Pub. L. 98–369, div. A, title VII, §721(e), (o), (x)(3),
July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 967, 970, 971; Pub. L. 99–514, title XVIII, §1899A(33), (34), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2960; Pub.
L. 101–508, title XI, §11813(b)(23), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–555; Pub. L. 104–188, title I, §1310, Aug. 20, 1996,
110 Stat. 1784; Pub. L. 115–97, title I, §13543(b), Dec. 22, 2017, 131 Stat. 2155; Pub. L. 117–167, div. A, §107(b)(3)
(C), Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1398; Pub. L. 119–21, title VII, §70513(b)(3)(B)(i), July 4, 2025, 139 Stat. 272.)
Editorial Notes
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Prior Provisions
A prior section 1371, added Pub. L. 85–866, title I, §64(a), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1650; amended Pub. L.
86–376, §2(a), Sept. 23, 1959, 73 Stat. 699; Pub. L. 88–272, title II, §233(a), Feb. 26, 1964, 78 Stat. 112; Pub.
L. 94–455, title IX, §902(a)(1), (2), (c)(1), (2), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1608, 1609; Pub. L. 95–600, title III,
§§341, 342, title VII, §701(y)(1), Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2843, 2921; Pub. L. 96–589, §5(d), Dec. 24, 1980, 94
Stat. 3406; Pub. L. 97–34, title II, §§233(a), 234(a), (b), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 250, 251; Pub. L. 97–448, title I,
§102(i)(1), Jan. 12, 1983, 96 Stat. 2372, related to definitions applicable to election of small business
corporations as to taxable status, prior to the general revision of this subchapter by section 2 of Pub. L.
97–354.
Amendments
2025—Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 119–21 substituted "section 50(a)(6)" for "section 50(a)(5)".
2022—Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 117–167 substituted "section 50(a)(5)" for "section 50(a)(4)".
2017—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 115–97 added subsec. (f).
1996—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104–188 reenacted heading without change and amended text generally.
Prior to amendment, text read as follows:
"(1) In general.—Except as otherwise provided in this title, and except to the extent inconsistent with
this subchapter, subchapter C shall apply to an S corporation and its shareholders.
"(2) S corporation as shareholder treated like individual.—For purposes of subchapter C, an S
corporation in its capacity as a shareholder of another corporation shall be treated as an individual."
1990—Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 101–508, §11813(b)(23)(A), substituted "section 50(a)(4)" for "section
47(b)".
Subsec. (d)(2), (3). Pub. L. 101–508, §11813(b)(23)(B), substituted "section 49(b) or 50(a)" for "section
47".
1986—Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 99–514, §1899A(33), inserted "(within the meaning of section 1368(e))".
Subsec. (e)(2). Pub. L. 99–514, §1899A(34), struck out "(within the meaning of section 1368(e))" after "to
such election".
1984—Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 98–369, §621(e)(2), substituted "paragraphs (2) and (3) and subsection (d)
(3)" for "paragraphs (2) and (3)".
Subsec. (d)(3). Pub. L. 98–369, §721(e)(1), added par. (3).
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 98–369, §721(o), amended subsec. (e) generally, designating existing provisions as
par. (1) and adding par. (2).
Subsec. (e)(2). Pub. L. 98–369, §721(x)(3), inserted "(within the meaning of section 1368(e))".
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2025 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 119–21 applicable to taxable years beginning after July 4, 2025, see section
70513(g)(1) of Pub. L. 119–21, set out in a note under section 48 of this title.
Effective Date of 2022 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 117–167 applicable to property placed in service after Dec. 31, 2022, and, for any
property the construction of which begins prior to Jan. 1, 2023, only to the extent of the basis thereof
attributable to the construction, reconstruction, or erection after Aug. 9, 2022, see section 107(f) of Pub. L.
117–167, set out as a note under section 905 of Title 2, The Congress.
Effective Date of 1996 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 104–188 applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1996, see section
1317(a) of Pub. L. 104–188, set out as a note under section 641 of this title.
Effective Date of 1990 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 101–508 applicable to property placed in service after Dec. 31, 1990, but not
applicable to any transition property (as defined in section 49(e) of this title), any property with respect to
which qualified progress expenditures were previously taken into account under section 46(d) of this title,
and any property described in section 46(b)(2)(C) of this title, as such sections were in effect on Nov. 4,
1990, see section 11813(c) of Pub. L. 101–508, set out as a note under section 45K of this title.
Effective Date of 1984 Amendment
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The portion of such year ending before the 1st day for which the termination is effective shall be treated as a
short taxable year for which the corporation is an S corporation.
(B) C short year
The portion of such year beginning on such 1st day shall be treated as a short taxable year for which the
corporation is a C corporation.
(2) Pro rata allocation
Except as provided in paragraph (3) and subparagraphs (C) and (D) of paragraph (6), the determination of which
items are to be taken into account for each of the short taxable years referred to in paragraph (1) shall be made—
(A) first by determining for the S termination year—
(i) the amount of each of the items of income, loss, deduction, or credit described in section 1366(a)(1)(A),
and
(ii) the amount of the nonseparately computed income or loss, and
(B) then by assigning an equal portion of each amount determined under subparagraph (A) to each day of the S
termination year.
(3) Election to have items assigned to each short taxable year under normal tax accounting rules
(A) In general
A corporation may elect to have paragraph (2) not apply.
(B) Shareholders must consent to election
An election under this subsection shall be valid only if all persons who are shareholders in the corporation at any
time during the S short year and all persons who are shareholders in the corporation on the first day of the C short
year consent to such election.
(4) S termination year
For purposes of this subsection, the term "S termination year" means any taxable year of a corporation
(determined without regard to this subsection) in which a termination of an election made under subsection (a) takes
effect (other than on the 1st day thereof).
(5) Tax for C short year determined on annualized basis
(A) In general
The taxable income for the short year described in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) shall be placed on an
annual basis by multiplying the taxable income for such short year by the number of days in the S termination year
and by dividing the result by the number of days in the short year. The tax shall be the same part of the tax
computed on the annual basis as the number of days in such short year is of the number of days in the S
termination year.
(B) Section 443(d)(2) to apply
Subsection (d) of section 443 shall apply to the short taxable year described in subparagraph (B) of paragraph
(1).
(6) Other special rules
For purposes of this title—
(A) Short years treated as 1 year for carryover purposes
The short taxable year described in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) shall not be taken into account for
purposes of determining the number of taxable years to which any item may be carried back or carried forward by
the corporation.
(B) Due date for S year
The due date for filing the return for the short taxable year described in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) shall
be the same as the due date for filing the return for the short taxable year described in subparagraph (B) of
paragraph (1) (including extensions thereof).
(C) Paragraph (2) not to apply to items resulting from section 338
Paragraph (2) shall not apply with respect to any item resulting from the application of section 338.
(D) Pro rata allocation for S termination year not to apply if 50-percent change in ownership
Paragraph (2) shall not apply to an S termination year if there is a sale or exchange of 50 percent or more of the
stock in such corporation during such year.
(f) Inadvertent invalid elections or terminations
If—
(1) an election under subsection (a) or section 1361(b)(3)(B)(ii) by any corporation—
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(A) was not effective for the taxable year for which made (determined without regard to subsection (b)(2)) by
reason of a failure to meet the requirements of section 1361(b) or to obtain shareholder consents, or
(B) was terminated under paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection (d) or section 1361(b)(3)(C),
(2) the Secretary determines that the circumstances resulting in such ineffectiveness or termination were
inadvertent,
(3) no later than a reasonable period of time after discovery of the circumstances resulting in such ineffectiveness
or termination, steps were taken—
(A) so that the corporation for which the election was made or the termination occurred is a small business
corporation or a qualified subchapter S subsidiary, as the case may be, or
(B) to acquire the required shareholder consents, and
(4) the corporation for which the election was made or the termination occurred, and each person who was a
shareholder in such corporation at any time during the period specified pursuant to this subsection, agrees to make
such adjustments (consistent with the treatment of such corporation as an S corporation or a qualified subchapter S
subsidiary, as the case may be) as may be required by the Secretary with respect to such period,
then, notwithstanding the circumstances resulting in such ineffectiveness or termination, such corporation shall be
treated as an S corporation or a qualified subchapter S subsidiary, as the case may be, during the period specified by
the Secretary.
(g) Election after termination
If a small business corporation has made an election under subsection (a) and if such election has been terminated
under subsection (d), such corporation (and any successor corporation) shall not be eligible to make an election under
subsection (a) for any taxable year before its 5th taxable year which begins after the 1st taxable year for which such
termination is effective, unless the Secretary consents to such election.
(Added Pub. L. 97–354, §2, Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1672; amended Pub. L. 98–369, div. A, title I, §102(d)(2), title VII,
§721(g), (h), (l), (t), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 623, 968, 969, 971; Pub. L. 100–647, title I, §§1006(f)(6), 1007(g)(9), Nov.
10, 1988, 102 Stat. 3406, 3435; Pub. L. 104–188, title I, §§1305(a), (b), 1308(c), 1311(b)(1), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat.
1779, 1780, 1783, 1784; Pub. L. 106–170, title V, §532(c)(2)(T), Dec. 17, 1999, 113 Stat. 1931; Pub. L. 108–357, title
II, §§231(b), 237(a), 238(a), Oct. 22, 2004, 118 Stat. 1433, 1436; Pub. L. 109–135, title IV, §413(b), Dec. 21, 2005, 119
Stat. 2641; Pub. L. 110–28, title VIII, §8231(a), May 25, 2007, 121 Stat. 196; Pub. L. 110–172, §11(a)(25), Dec. 29,
2007, 121 Stat. 2487; Pub. L. 113–295, div. A, title II, §221(a)(88), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 4050; Pub. L. 115–141, div.
U, title IV, §401(a)(190), (191), Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 1193.)
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2018—Subsec. (d)(3)(C)(v). Pub. L. 115–141, §401(a)(190), substituted "1813(w)(1)))," for "1813(w)(1)),"
in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 115–141, §401(a)(191), substituted "may be, during" for "may be during" in
concluding provisions.
2014—Subsec. (d)(3)(A)(iii). Pub. L. 113–295 substituted "unless the corporation was an S corporation for
such taxable year." for "unless—
"(I) such taxable year began after December 31, 1981, and
"(II) the corporation was an S corporation for such taxable year."
2007—Subsec. (d)(3)(B) to (F). Pub. L. 110–28 added subpars. (B) and (C) and struck out former subpar.
(B), which related to gross receipts from dispositions of capital assets (other than stock and securities)
being taken into account only to the extent of the capital gain net income therefrom, subpar. (C), which
defined passive investment income, subpar. (D), which provided that, in the case of any options dealer or
commodities dealer, passive investment income was to be determined by not taking into account any gain
or loss from any section 1256 contract or property related to such a contract, subpar. (E), which related to
certain dividends not being treated as passive investment income if an S corporation held stock in a C
corporation meeting the requirements of section 1504(a)(2), and subpar. (F), which related to the
exception from passive investment income for banks and depository institution holding companies.
Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 110–172 substituted "or section 1361(b)(3)(B)(ii)" for ", section 1361(b)(3)(B)(ii), or
section 1361(c)(1)(A)(ii)" in introductory provisions and "or section 1361(b)(3)(C)" for ", section 1361(b)(3)
(C), or section 1361(c)(1)(D)(iii)" in subpar. (B).
2005—Subsec. (d)(3)(F). Pub. L. 109–135 substituted "a depository institution holding company (as
defined in section 3(w)(1) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813(w)(1))" for "a bank holding
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company (within the meaning of section 2(a) of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C.
1841(a))), or a financial holding company (within the meaning of section 2(p) of such Act)".
2004—Subsec. (d)(3)(F). Pub. L. 108–357, §237(a), added subpar. (F).
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 108–357, §238(a)(5), inserted "or a qualified subchapter S subsidiary, as the case
may be" after "S corporation" in concluding provisions.
Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 108–357, §238(a)(1), inserted ", section 1361(b)(3)(B)(ii)," after "subsection (a)" in
introductory provisions.
Pub. L. 108–357, §231(b)(1), inserted "or section 1361(c)(1)(A)(ii)" after "section 1361(b)(3)(B)(ii)," in
introductory provisions.
Subsec. (f)(1)(B). Pub. L. 108–357, §238(a)(2), inserted ", section 1361(b)(3)(C)," after "subsection (d)".
Pub. L. 108–357, §231(b)(2), inserted "or section 1361(c)(1)(D)(iii)" after "section 1361(b)(3)(C),".
Subsec. (f)(3)(A). Pub. L. 108–357, §238(a)(3), amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment,
subpar. (A) read as follows: "so that the corporation is a small business corporation, or".
Subsec. (f)(4). Pub. L. 108–357, §238(a)(4), amended par. (4) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (4)
read as follows: "the corporation, and each person who was a shareholder in the corporation at any time
during the period specified pursuant to this subsection, agrees to make such adjustments (consistent with
the treatment of the corporation as an S corporation) as may be required by the Secretary with respect to
such period,".
1999—Subsec. (d)(3)(C)(ii). Pub. L. 106–170 substituted "section 1221(a)(1)" for "section 1221(1)".
1996—Subsec. (b)(5). Pub. L. 104–188, §1305(b), added par. (5).
Subsec. (d)(3). Pub. L. 104–188, §1311(b)(1)(A), in heading substituted "accumulated" for "subchapter
C".
Subsec. (d)(3)(A)(i)(I). Pub. L. 104–188, §1311(b)(1)(B), substituted "accumulated" for "subchapter C".
Subsec. (d)(3)(B) to (E). Pub. L. 104–188, §1311(b)(1)(C), redesignated subpars. (C) to (F) as (B) to (E),
respectively, and struck out former subpar. (B) which read as follows:
"(B) Subchapter c earnings and profits.—For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term 'subchapter C
earnings and profits' means earnings and profits of any corporation for any taxable year with respect to
which an election under section 1362(a) (or under section 1372 of prior law) was not in effect."
Subsec. (d)(3)(F). Pub. L. 104–188, §1311(b)(1)(C), redesignated subpar. (F) as (E).
Pub. L. 104–188, §1308(c), added subpar. (F).
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 104–188, §1305(a), amended subsec. (f) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (f)
read as follows:
"(f) Inadvertent Terminations.—If—
"(1) an election under subsection (a) by any corporation was terminated under paragraph (2) or (3)
of subsection (d),
"(2) the Secretary determines that the termination was inadvertent,
"(3) no later than a reasonable period of time after discovery of the event resulting in such
termination, steps were taken so that the corporation is once more a small business corporation, and
"(4) the corporation, and each person who was a shareholder of the corporation at any time during
the period specified pursuant to this subsection, agrees to make such adjustments (consistent with the
treatment of the corporation as an S corporation) as may be required by the Secretary with respect to
such period,
then, notwithstanding the terminating event, such corporation shall be treated as continuing to be an S
corporation during the period specified by the Secretary."
1988—Subsec. (d)(3)(D)(v). Pub. L. 100–647, §1006(f)(6)(A), struck out cl. (v) which related to special
rule for options and commodities dealers.
Subsec. (d)(3)(E). Pub. L. 100–647, §1006(f)(6)(B), added subpar. (E).
Subsec. (e)(5)(B). Pub. L. 100–647, §1007(g)(9), substituted "Subsection (d)" for "Subsection (d)(2)".
1984—Subsec. (b)(3)(B). Pub. L. 98–369, §721(l)(2), substituted "on or before the 15th day of the 3rd
month of the following taxable year" for "on or before the last day of such taxable year".
Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 98–369, §721(l)(1), added par. (4).
Subsec. (d)(3)(D)(v). Pub. L. 98–369, §102(d)(2), added cl. (v).
Subsec. (e)(2). Pub. L. 98–369, §721(g)(2), substituted "as provided in paragraph (3) and subparagraphs
(C) and (D) of paragraph (6)" for "as provided in paragraph (3)".
Subsec. (e)(3)(B). Pub. L. 98–369, §721(h), struck out "All" in heading, and substituted "subsection" for
"paragraph" and "S short year and all persons who are shareholders in the corporation on the first day of
the C short year" for "S termination year" in text.
Subsec. (e)(6)(C). Pub. L. 98–369, §721(g)(1), added subpar. (C).
Subsec. (e)(6)(D). Pub. L. 98–369, §721(t), added subpar. (D).
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Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2014 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 113–295 effective Dec. 19, 2014, subject to a savings provision, see section
221(b) of Pub. L. 113–295, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.
Effective Date of 2007 Amendment
Pub. L. 110–28, title VIII, §8231(b), May 25, 2007, 121 Stat. 197, provided that: "The amendments made
by this section [amending this section] shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the
enactment of this Act [May 25, 2007]."
Effective Date of 2005 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 109–135 effective as if included in the provision of the American Jobs Creation
Act of 2004, Pub. L. 108–357, to which such amendment relates, see section 413(d) of Pub. L. 109–135, set
out as a note under section 1361 of this title.
Effective Date of 2004 Amendment
Pub. L. 108–357, title II, §231(c)(2), Oct. 22, 2004, 118 Stat. 1434, provided that: "The amendments made
by subsection (b) [amending this section] shall apply to elections and terminations made after December
31, 2004."
Pub. L. 108–357, title II, §237(b), Oct. 22, 2004, 118 Stat. 1436, provided that: "The amendment made by
this section [amending this section] shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2004."
Pub. L. 108–357, title II, §238(b), Oct. 22, 2004, 118 Stat. 1436, provided that: "The amendments made by
this section [amending this section] shall apply to elections made and terminations made after December
31, 2004."
Effective Date of 1999 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 106–170 applicable to any instrument held, acquired, or entered into, any
transaction entered into, and supplies held or acquired on or after Dec. 17, 1999, see section 532(d) of
Pub. L. 106–170, set out as a note under section 170 of this title.
Effective Date of 1996 Amendment
Pub. L. 104–188, title I, §1305(c), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1780, provided that: "The amendments made
by subsections (a) and (b) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to elections for taxable years
beginning after December 31, 1982."
Amendment by sections 1308(c) and 1311(b)(1) of Pub. L. 104–188 applicable to taxable years
beginning after Dec. 31, 1996, see section 1317(a) of Pub. L. 104–188, set out as a note under section 641
of this title.
Effective Date of 1988 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 100–647 effective, except as otherwise provided, as if included in the provision of
the Tax Reform Act of 1986, Pub. L. 99–514, to which such amendment relates, see section 1019(a) of Pub.
L. 100–647, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.
Effective Date of 1984 Amendment
Amendment by section 102(d)(2) of Pub. L. 98–369 applicable to positions established after July 18,
1984, in taxable years ending after that date except as otherwise provided, see section 102(f), (g) of Pub.
L. 98–369, set out as a note under section 1256 of this title.
Amendment by section 721(g), (h), (l), (t) of Pub. L. 98–369 effective as if included in the Subchapter S
Revision Act of 1982, Pub. L. 97–354, except that amendment by section 721(g)(1) is not applicable to
certain qualified stock purchases, amendment by section 721(l) is applicable to any election under this
section (or any corresponding provision of prior law) made after Oct. 19, 1982, and amendment by
section 721(t) is not applicable to certain S termination years, see section 721(y) of Pub. L. 98–369, set out
as a note under section 1361 of this title.
Effective Date
Section applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1982, except that in the case of a taxable
year beginning during 1982, subsec. (d)(3) of this section and sections 1366(f)(3) and 1375 of this title shall
apply, and section 1372(e)(5) of this title as in effect on the day before Oct. 19, 1982, shall not apply, see
section 6(a), (b)(3) of Pub. L. 97–354, set out as a note under section 1361 of this title. For additional
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Part
I. In general.
II. Tax treatment of shareholders.
III. Special rules.
IV. Definitions; miscellaneous.
Sec.
1361. S corporation defined.
1362. Election; revocation; termination.
1363. Effect of election on corporation.
26 USC Subtitle A, CHAPTER 1, Subchapter S: Tax Treatment of S Corporations and Their Shareholders
From Title 26—INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle A—Income Taxes
CHAPTER 1—NORMAL TAXES AND SURTAXES
Subchapter S—Tax Treatment of S Corporations and Their Shareholders
        
PART I—IN GENERAL
        
§1361. S corporation defined
(a) S corporation defined
(1) In general
For purposes of this title, the term "S corporation" means, with respect to any taxable year, a small business
corporation for which an election under section 1362(a) is in effect for such year.
(2) C corporation
For purposes of this title, the term "C corporation" means, with respect to any taxable year, a corporation which is
not an S corporation for such year.
(b) Small business corporation
(1) In general
For purposes of this subchapter, the term "small business corporation" means a domestic corporation which is not
an ineligible corporation and which does not—
(A) have more than 100 shareholders,
(B) have as a shareholder a person (other than an estate, a trust described in subsection (c)(2), or an
organization described in subsection (c)(6)) who is not an individual,
(C) have a nonresident alien as a shareholder, and
(D) have more than 1 class of stock.
(2) Ineligible corporation defined
For purposes of paragraph (1), the term "ineligible corporation" means any corporation which is—
(A) a financial institution which uses the reserve method of accounting for bad debts described in section 585,
(B) an insurance company subject to tax under subchapter L, or
(C) a DISC or former DISC.
(3) Treatment of certain wholly owned subsidiaries
(A) In general
Except as provided in regulations prescribed by the Secretary, for purposes of this title—
(i) a corporation which is a qualified subchapter S subsidiary shall not be treated as a separate corporation,
and
(ii) all assets, liabilities, and items of income, deduction, and credit of a qualified subchapter S subsidiary shall
be treated as assets, liabilities, and such items (as the case may be) of the S corporation.
(B) Qualified subchapter S subsidiary
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For purposes of this paragraph, the term "qualified subchapter S subsidiary" means any domestic corporation
which is not an ineligible corporation (as defined in paragraph (2)), if—
(i) 100 percent of the stock of such corporation is held by the S corporation, and
(ii) the S corporation elects to treat such corporation as a qualified subchapter S subsidiary.
(C) Treatment of terminations of qualified subchapter S subsidiary status
(i) In general
For purposes of this title, if any corporation which was a qualified subchapter S subsidiary ceases to meet the
requirements of subparagraph (B), such corporation shall be treated as a new corporation acquiring all of its
assets (and assuming all of its liabilities) immediately before such cessation from the S corporation in exchange
for its stock.
(ii) Termination by reason of sale of stock
If the failure to meet the requirements of subparagraph (B) is by reason of the sale of stock of a corporation
which is a qualified subchapter S subsidiary, the sale of such stock shall be treated as if—
(I) the sale were a sale of an undivided interest in the assets of such corporation (based on the percentage
of the corporation's stock sold), and
(II) the sale were followed by an acquisition by such corporation of all of its assets (and the assumption by
such corporation of all of its liabilities) in a transaction to which section 351 applies.
(D) Election after termination
If a corporation's status as a qualified subchapter S subsidiary terminates, such corporation (and any successor
corporation) shall not be eligible to make—
(i) an election under subparagraph (B)(ii) to be treated as a qualified subchapter S subsidiary, or
(ii) an election under section 1362(a) to be treated as an S corporation,
before its 5th taxable year which begins after the 1st taxable year for which such termination was effective, unless
the Secretary consents to such election.
(E) Information returns
Except to the extent provided by the Secretary, this paragraph shall not apply to part III of subchapter A of
chapter 61 (relating to information returns).
(c) Special rules for applying subsection (b)
(1) Members of a family treated as 1 shareholder
(A) In general
For purposes of subsection (b)(1)(A), there shall be treated as one shareholder—
(i) a husband and wife (and their estates), and
(ii) all members of a family (and their estates).
(B) Members of a family
For purposes of this paragraph—
(i) In general
The term "members of a family" means a common ancestor, any lineal descendant of such common ancestor,
and any spouse or former spouse of such common ancestor or any such lineal descendant.
(ii) Common ancestor
An individual shall not be considered to be a common ancestor if, on the applicable date, the individual is
more than 6 generations removed from the youngest generation of shareholders who would (but for this
subparagraph) be members of the family. For purposes of the preceding sentence, a spouse (or former spouse)
shall be treated as being of the same generation as the individual to whom such spouse is (or was) married.
(iii) Applicable date
The term "applicable date" means the latest of—
(I) the date the election under section 1362(a) is made,
(II) the earliest date that an individual described in clause (i) holds stock in the S corporation, or
(III) October 22, 2004.
(C) Effect of adoption, etc.
Any legally adopted child of an individual, any child who is lawfully placed with an individual for legal adoption by
the individual, and any eligible foster child of an individual (within the meaning of section 152(f)(1)(C)), shall be
treated as a child of such individual by blood.
(2) Certain trusts permitted as shareholders
(A) In general
For purposes of subsection (b)(1)(B), the following trusts may be shareholders:
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(i) A trust all of which is treated (under subpart E of part I of subchapter J of this chapter) as owned by an
individual who is a citizen or resident of the United States.
(ii) A trust which was described in clause (i) immediately before the death of the deemed owner and which
continues in existence after such death, but only for the 2-year period beginning on the day of the deemed
owner's death.
(iii) A trust with respect to stock transferred to it pursuant to the terms of a will, but only for the 2-year period
beginning on the day on which such stock is transferred to it.
(iv) A trust created primarily to exercise the voting power of stock transferred to it.
(v) An electing small business trust.
(vi) In the case of a corporation which is a bank (as defined in section 581) or a depository institution holding
company (as defined in section 3(w)(1) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813(w)(1)), a trust
which constitutes an individual retirement account under section 408(a), including one designated as a Roth IRA
under section 408A, but only to the extent of the stock held by such trust in such bank or company as of the
date of the enactment of this clause.
This subparagraph shall not apply to any foreign trust.
(B) Treatment as shareholders
For purposes of subsection (b)(1)—
(i) In the case of a trust described in clause (i) of subparagraph (A), the deemed owner shall be treated as the
shareholder.
(ii) In the case of a trust described in clause (ii) of subparagraph (A), the estate of the deemed owner shall be
treated as the shareholder.
(iii) In the case of a trust described in clause (iii) of subparagraph (A), the estate of the testator shall be
treated as the shareholder.
(iv) In the case of a trust described in clause (iv) of subparagraph (A), each beneficiary of the trust shall be
treated as a shareholder.
(v) In the case of a trust described in clause (v) of subparagraph (A), each potential current beneficiary of
such trust shall be treated as a shareholder; except that, if for any period there is no potential current beneficiary
of such trust, such trust shall be treated as the shareholder during such period. This clause shall not apply for
purposes of subsection (b)(1)(C).
(vi) In the case of a trust described in clause (vi) of subparagraph (A), the individual for whose benefit the trust
was created shall be treated as the shareholder.
(3) Estate of individual in bankruptcy may be shareholder
For purposes of subsection (b)(1)(B), the term "estate" includes the estate of an individual in a case under title 11
of the United States Code.
(4) Differences in common stock voting rights disregarded
For purposes of subsection (b)(1)(D), a corporation shall not be treated as having more than 1 class of stock solely
because there are differences in voting rights among the shares of common stock.
(5) Straight debt safe harbor
(A) In general
For purposes of subsection (b)(1)(D), straight debt shall not be treated as a second class of stock.
(B) Straight debt defined
For purposes of this paragraph, the term "straight debt" means any written unconditional promise to pay on
demand or on a specified date a sum certain in money if—
(i) the interest rate (and interest payment dates) are not contingent on profits, the borrower's discretion, or
similar factors,
(ii) there is no convertibility (directly or indirectly) into stock, and
(iii) the creditor is an individual (other than a nonresident alien), an estate, a trust described in paragraph (2),
or a person which is actively and regularly engaged in the business of lending money.
(C) Regulations
The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to provide for the proper
treatment of straight debt under this subchapter and for the coordination of such treatment with other provisions of
this title.
(6) Certain exempt organizations permitted as shareholders
For purposes of subsection (b)(1)(B), an organization which is—
(A) described in section 401(a) or 501(c)(3), and
(B) exempt from taxation under section 501(a),
may be a shareholder in an S corporation.
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4428 Willow Bend Ct.
Olympia, Washington 98502

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882 Laurier Ave W.
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7Y8
Canada

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8:32:21 AM

Calling 1 tool(s): word_read_document_content

8:32:21 AM

Calling tool word_read_document_content

"{\"file_path\": \"/Summit Filing Solutions Inc./Historic_Distribution_Schedule.docx\"}"
8:32:19 AM

Added tool 'word_read_document_content' to toolbelt


8:32:19 AM

Meta-tool toolbelt_add_tool completed

8:32:19 AM

Calling 1 tool(s): toolbelt_add_tool

8:32:19 AM

Meta-tool: toolbelt_add_tool

"{\"tool_name\": \"word_read_document_content\"}"
8:32:16 AM

Tool filesystem_list_files called successfully

'Amended_Restated_Shareholder_Agreement_RevA.docx' (application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document file) 29252 bytes
'Amended_Restated_Shareholder_Agreement_RevB.docx' (application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document file) 21911 bytes
'Form 2553 (Rev B).pdf' (application/pdf file) 716750 bytes
'Form 2553.pdf' (application/pdf file) 680180 bytes
'Historic_Distribution_Schedule.docx' (application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document file) 37265 bytes
'Historic_Distribution_Schedule (Rev B).docx' (application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document file) 28090 bytes
'K-1 DATA.docx' (application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document file) 143746 bytes
'K-1_2020_David_Goldstein.docx' (application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document file) 15606 bytes
'K-1_2020_Jennifer_Park.docx' (application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document file) 15610 bytes
'K-1_2020_Laura_Kensington.docx' (application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document file) 15602 bytes
'K-1_2020_Michael_Hartwell.docx' (application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document file) 15604 bytes
'K-1_2020_Robert_Martinez.docx' (application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document file) 15622 bytes
'K-1_2020_Sarah_Chen.docx' (application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document file) 15615 bytes
'K-1_2021_Jennifer_Park.docx' (application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document file) 15637 bytes
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'K-1_2022_Michael_Hartwell.docx' (application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document file) 15631 bytes
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8:32:16 AM

Calling tool filesystem_list_files

"{\"path\": \"/Summit Filing Solutions Inc.\"}"
8:32:16 AM

Calling 1 tool(s): filesystem_list_files

8:32:15 AM

Tool filesystem_list_files called successfully

'Corporate Records' (folder)
'Legal Authorities' (folder)
'Memorandum' (folder)
'Summit Filing Solutions Inc.' (folder)
'Tax Practice Guidance' (folder)
'Transaction Documents' (folder)
8:32:14 AM

Calling 1 tool(s): filesystem_list_files

8:32:14 AM

Calling tool filesystem_list_files

"{\"path\": \"/\"}"
8:32:13 AM

Calling 1 tool(s): toolbelt_add_tool

8:32:13 AM

Meta-tool: toolbelt_add_tool

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8:32:13 AM

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8:32:13 AM

Meta-tool toolbelt_add_tool completed

8:32:13 AMreasoning

I need to first explore the available files to find data about Summit's historical distributions. Let me start by listing the files in the root directory to see what data is available.

8:32:11 AM

Meta-tool: toolbelt_list_tools

"{}"
8:32:11 AM

Meta-tool toolbelt_list_tools completed

8:32:11 AM

I'll help you analyze Summit's historical distributions for compliance with US tax code. Let me first explore the available data to understand what we're working with.


8:32:11 AM

Calling 1 tool(s): toolbelt_list_tools

8:32:11 AMreasoning

The user wants me to review Summit's historical distributions and analyze whether they are in accordance with US tax code, citing the exact tax code in each instance. They want a memo format and want the reply right here. First, I need to explore the file system to see what data is available about Summit's distributions. Let me start by listing the files to understand what we're working with.
First, I need to explore the file system to see what data is available about Summit's distributions. Let me start by listing the files to understand what we're working with.

8:32:08 AM

Loaded 63 MCP tools (toolbelt starts empty)

calendar_list_events

calendar_read_event

calendar_create_event

calendar_update_event

calendar_delete_event

chat_list_channels

chat_get_channel_history

chat_get_thread_replies

chat_get_user_profile

chat_get_users

chat_post_message

chat_reply_to_thread

chat_add_reaction

chat_delete_post

code_execution_code_exec

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excel_delete_spreadsheet

excel_read_tab

excel_read_csv

excel_list_tabs_in_spreadsheet

excel_add_tab

excel_delete_tab

excel_edit_spreadsheet

excel_add_content_text

excel_delete_content_cell

excel_create_chart

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filesystem_read_image_file

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8:32:07 AM

Starting ReAct Toolbelt agent with appliedcompute/model-checkpoint-01-15

8:32:06 AM

Running model appliedcompute/model-checkpoint-01-15 with agent ReAct Toolbelt Agent

State-of-the-Art performance at a fraction of the cost

Applied Compute upgraded to GLM 4.7, scaled the training dataset to 1,885 tasks, and increased training compute 10x through longer context lengths and more train steps.

The resulting post-trained model, Applied Compute: Small, achieved a Pass@1 score of 26.6% and a mean score of 54.8%, placing first on the APEX-Agents leaderboard in corporate law and fourth overall with a mean score of 40.1%. Applied Compute: Small navigated large documents efficiently rather than loop or abandon tasks. Average output tokens increased only modestly, so the model learned to reason efficiently.

Pass@1 Performance by Domain

Pass@1 Rate
Corporate Law
4.7%
26.6%+21.9 pp
Investment Banking
1.7%
20.9%+19.2 pp
Management Consulting
2.9%
21.6%+18.7 pp
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GLM-4.7 → GML-4.7 + RL (1,885 tasks)

To verify the gains did not come at the cost of general capability, Applied Compute evaluated both models on HLE and GPQA alongside APEX-Agents. General reasoning performance was consistent: GPQA improved slightly (+0.4%) and HLE degraded by just 1.3%, though neither of these changes are statistically significant. What changed substantially was the ability to operate as an agent: finding files, reading them correctly, and reasoning over their contents to reach a defensible conclusion.

Intelligence Index: Mean Performance vs. Evaluation Cost

Applied Compute: Small
Google (Gemini)
Anthropic (Opus)
OpenAI (GPT)
xAI (Grok)
Moonshot (Kimi)
Zhipu (GLM)
MEAN PERFORMANCE
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20%
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OUTPUT COST ESTIMATES ($USD PER 1M TOKENS)OUTPUT COST ESTIMATES ($USD PER 1M TOKENS) / MEAN PERFORMANCE

What results suggest for enterprises

Fewer than 2,000 expert-labeled examples produced a model that outperforms every frontier model on a specific domain. This collaboration has a few direct implications.

First, data volume is not the primary constraint in domain-specific post-training. What determines whether learning occurs is data quality and the ability to measure what that data teaches at the trajectory level. This means that the proprietary workflows, documents, and judgment calls that accumulate inside any mature organization represent more usable training signals than most assume. The right infrastructure can turn these signals into reliably high-performing agents.

Second, the feedback loop between training and data decisions is where much of the leverage is. Each training run in this engagement functioned as a diagnostic: identifying which capabilities improved, which stalled, and where additional labeling would have the highest return. That kind of precision is what makes continued investment in expert data tractable.

Third, the gap between a general-purpose model and one that performs reliably on an organization's specific work is addressable at a scale that makes it practical and affordable. Law firms, banks, and consulting practices already possess the institutional knowledge required to close that gap. The work is in codifying it into training signals and building agents to learn from it continuously.

Applied Compute

Applied Compute builds specific intelligence for enterprises: agents that perform reliably on your workflows, learn continuously from your data, and operate in your environment. If you're ready to turn institutional knowledge into performance, contact us to explore what's possible.