Company gets more time to elect corporate tax classification

Plain-English summary

A limited liability company intended to be taxed as a corporation but did not file the required Form 8832. The IRS found that the company met the standards for discretionary relief from the filing deadline. It gave the company 120 days from the letter to file the election, and required it to file all affected tax and information returns within the same period. The ruling does not decide whether the company otherwise qualifies to make the election or whether any late filing penalties apply.

Ruling snapshot

• Question: May the company file a late election to be taxed as a corporation?
• Outcome: Approved, subject to the stated 120-day filing conditions
• Key authorities: Treas. Reg. §§ 301.7701-3, 301.9100-1, 301.9100-3

Full text (IRS public release)

Internal Revenue Service
Department of the Treasury
Washington, DC 20224

Number: 202641005
Third Party Communication: None
Release Date: 10/9/2026
Date of Communication: Not Applicable
Index Numbers: 7701.00-00, 9100.31-00
Person To Contact:
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Refer Reply To:
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Date:
July 13, 2026

LEGEND

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State = -------------------

Date = ----------------------

Dear ------------------:

This letter responds to a letter dated May 5, 2025, submitted by Company requesting an extension of time under §§ 301.9100-1 and 301.9100-3 of the Procedure and Administration Regulations for Company to file an election under § 301.7701-3 to be classified as an association taxable as a corporation.

FACTS
According to the information submitted, Company was formed as a limited liability company under the laws of State on Date. Company intended to be classified as an association taxable as a corporation for federal tax purposes effective Date. However, Company failed to file Form 8832, Entity Classification Election, electing to be classified as an association taxable as a corporation for federal tax purposes effective Date.
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LAW AND ANALYSIS
Section 301.7701-3(a) provides that a business entity that is not classified as a corporation under § 301.7701-2(b)(1), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), or (8) (an eligible entity) can elect its classification for federal tax purposes. An eligible entity with at least two members can elect to be classified as either an association (and thus a corporation under § 301.7701-2(b)(2)) or a partnership, and an eligible entity with a single owner can elect to be classified as an association or to be disregarded as an entity separate from its owner.

Section 301.7701-3(b)(1) provides that except as provided in § 301.7701-3(b)(3), unless the entity elects otherwise, a domestic eligible entity is: (i) a partnership if it has two or more members; or (ii) disregarded as an entity separate from its owner if it has a single owner.

Section 301.7701-3(c)(1)(i) provides that except as provided in § 301.7701- 3(c)(1)(iv) and (v), an eligible entity may elect to be classified other than as provided under § 301.7701-3(b), or to change its classification, by filing Form 8832 with the service center designated on Form 8832.

Section 301.7701-3(c)(1)(iii) provides that an election made under § 301.7701- 3(c)(1)(i) will be effective on the date specified by the entity on Form 8832 or on the date filed if no such date is specified on the election form. The effective date specified on Form 8832 cannot be more than 75 days prior to the date on which the election is filed and no more than 12 months after the date the election is filed.

Section 301.9100-1(c) provides that the Commissioner may grant a reasonable extension of time under the rules in §§ 301.9100-2 and 301.9100-3 to make a regulatory election, or a statutory election (but no more than six months except in the case of a taxpayer who is abroad), under all subtitles of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) except subtitles E, G, H, and I. Section 301.9100-1(b) defines a “regulatory election” to include an election whose due date is prescribed by a regulation published in the Federal Register.

Section 301.9100-2 provides the rules governing automatic extensions of time for making certain elections. Section 301.9100-3 provides the standards the Commissioner will use to determine whether to grant an extension of time for regulatory elections that do not meet the requirements of § 301.9100-2.

Under § 301.9100-3, a request for relief will be granted when the taxpayer provides the evidence (including affidavits described in § 301.9100-3(e)) to establish to
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the satisfaction of the Commissioner that the taxpayer acted reasonably and in good faith, and the grant of relief will not prejudice the interests of the Government.

CONCLUSION

Based solely on the facts submitted and representations made, we conclude that Company has satisfied the requirements of §§ 301.9100-1 and 301.9100-3. As a result, Company is granted an extension of time of 120 days from the date of this letter to file Form 8832 with the appropriate service center to be classified as an association taxable as a corporation for federal tax purposes effective Date. A copy of this letter should be attached to the Form 8832.

This ruling is contingent on Company filing within 120 days from the date of this letter all required federal income tax and information returns (including amended returns) for all years consistent with the requested relief. A copy of this letter should be attached to any such returns.

We express or imply no opinion concerning the assessment of any interest, additions to tax, additional amounts, or penalties for failure to file a timely income tax or information return with respect to any taxable year that may be affected by this ruling. For example, we express or imply no opinion as to whether a taxpayer is entitled to relief from any penalty on the basis that the taxpayer had reasonable cause for failure to file timely any income tax or information returns.

Except as expressly provided herein, we express or imply no opinion concerning the federal tax consequences of any aspect of any transaction or item discussed or referenced in this letter. In addition, § 301.9100-1(a) provides that the granting of an extension of time for making an election is not a determination that the taxpayer is otherwise eligible to make the election.

The ruling contained in this letter is based upon information and representations submitted by the taxpayer and accompanied by a penalty of perjury statement executed by an appropriate party. While this office has not verified any of the material submitted in support of the requested ruling, it is subject to verification on examination.

This ruling is directed only to the taxpayer requesting it. Section 6110(k)(3) of the Code provides that it may not be used or cited as precedent.
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In accordance with a power of attorney on file with this office, we are sending a copy of this letter to Company's authorized representatives.

Sincerely,

Associate Chief Counsel
(Passthroughs, Trusts, and Estates)

By: ______
Mary Beth Carchia
Senior Technician Reviewer, Branch 3
Office of the Associate Chief Counsel
(Passthroughs, Trusts, and Estates)

Enclosure:
Copy of this letter for § 6110 purposes

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