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Completing Form 2553 in SureFire

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📄 Page 1: What to Enter

Step 1: Enter applicable information at the top of the page

Use this when you need to add printed text at the top of Page 1.

Enter any applicable information to be printed at the top of this page. For example, enter "Filed Pursuant to Rev. Proc. 98-55."

Step 2: Check line D if the corporation changed its name and/or address

Use this when the corporation has updated its identifying information.

Select the applicable check box on line D if the corporation has changed its name and/or address.

Step 3: Enter the effective beginning date of election

Use this when you need to specify when the election begins for the tax year.

Enter the effective beginning date of election for the tax year on line E.

Step 4: Check line F to indicate the applicable tax year

Use this when you need to select the correct tax year election option.

Select the applicable check box on line F to indicate the applicable tax year.

Step 5: If there are more than 100 shareholders listed for item J

Use this when your shareholder list exceeds the standard limit for item J.

If there are more than 100 shareholders listed for item J

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