As long as you can satisfy the following criteria around ownership and organization required by the IRS, you should have no trouble having your Texas LLC taxed as an S Corp. Then it's a simple matter of filing form 2553 with the IRS after you've had the form signed by an officer of the company and all shareholders.
Use Form 1120-S to report the income, gains, losses, deductions, credits, etc., of a domestic corporation or other entity for any tax year covered by an election to be an S corporation.
S corporations are corporations that elect to pass corporate income, losses, deductions, and credits through to their shareholders for federal tax purposes.
Other differences between S corps and LLCs include: Transferability of ownership. S corporation stock is freely transferable, as long as IRS ownership restrictions are met. An LLC membership interest (ownership) typically is not freely transferable—approval from other members is often required.
Once you confirm you meet the requirements, you may apply for S Corporation status with the IRS by filing Form 2553. The State of Texas recognizes the federal S Corp election. Your business will still be subject to franchise taxes with the State of Texas.
FL, SD and WY are typically the best for no personal/business taxes. Nexus rules still apply to other states.
You must file California S Corporation Franchise or Income Tax Return (Form 100S) if the corporation is: Incorporated in California. Doing business in California. Registered to do business in California with the Secretary of State (SOS)
Yes, it is possible to establish an S-corp as a one-person business. While traditionally S corporations are formed with multiple shareholders, the IRS allows a single individual to set up an S corporation. As an individual, you can be the sole shareholder, director, and employee of the S-corp.
How to Request S corp Verification Letter Form 385C Mail: The IRS will mail you a letter to confirm your S corp status. The IRS suggests it takes 10-14 business days to mail the form. Fax (Recommended): If you'd like to expedite getting the document, one option is to request that the IRS fax it to you.
As an employee of your S Corp, you can reduce self-employment tax liability by taking a salary from the business and other distributions. Setting up your Business-of-One as an LLC taxed as an S Corp – especially if it's a newbie – will appear more credible to potential customers and vendors.