How to Start an S Corp in Arizona Name your LLC. Appoint an Arizona Statutory Agent. File Articles of Organization. Create an operating agreement. Apply for an EIN. Meet the publication requirement in Arizona. Apply for S Corp status with IRS Form 2553.
S Corporations and the Pass-Through Entity Election The Arizona Pass Through Entity (PTE) income tax is assessed at a rate of 2.5% of the income attributable to the S Corporation's resident shareholders and the income derived from sources within Arizona attributable to the nonresident shareholders.
Arizona PTE Tax Rates, Payments, and Credits Arizona's PTE tax is 2.5% for the 2023 and 2024 tax years to align with the flat rate income tax that became effective on January 1, 2023 (the tax rate in 2022 was 2.98%).
For Arizona income tax purposes, Arizona recognizes a corporation's federal subchapter S election and, to the extent that S corporation income is included in federal adjusted gross income, it will be included in Arizona gross income and subject to Arizona tax.
In order to become an S corporation, the corporation must submit Form 2553 Election by a Small Business Corporation signed by all the shareholders. To ensure that all legal requirements are satisfied, it's a good idea to consult an attorney to organize your corporation.
To submit the Arizona Form 285-I, ensure the form is fully completed with accurate information. You can mail the form to the Arizona Department of Revenue at 1600 West Monroe, Phoenix, AZ 85007 or fax it to (602) 542-3042.
Starting an LLC in Arizona offers several advantages, including limited liability protection for owners, pass-through taxation, and a business-friendly regulatory environment.
Form 140 - Resident Personal Income Tax Form -- Fillable Personal income tax return filed by resident taxpayers. You may file Form 140 only if you (and your spouse, if married filing a joint return) are full year residents of Arizona.
If your amended federal return was filed as a paper return, or if electronic filing is unavailable, mail Arizona Form 120S to: Arizona Department of Revenue PO Box 29079 Phoenix, AZ 85038-9079 • If the S Corporation was required to make its tax payments for the 2022 taxable year by electronic funds transfer (EFT), it ...