Reg. 301.7701-3 Classification of Certain Business Entities

Internal Revenue Service Department of the Treasury
Washington, DC 20224
Number: 202352004
Release Date: 12/29/2023
Index Number: 9100.31-00
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Refer Reply To:
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Date:
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Dear ---:
This letter responds to a letter dated February 6, 2023, and supplemental information submitted on behalf of X, requesting an extension of time under § 301.9100-3 of the Procedure and Administration Regulations for X to file an election under § 301.7701-3 to be classified as a disregarded entity for federal tax purposes.

# FACTS

The information submitted states that X was formed under the laws of State as a limited liability company on Date1. X subsequently elected to be an S corporation effective Date2. Under § 301.7701-3(c)(1)(v)(C), X is treated as having made an election to be classified as an association taxable as a corporation for federal tax purposes effective Date2. On Date3, a new owner acquired all outstanding interests in X.
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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 as provided in § 301.7701-3. 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(c)(1)(i) provides that 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. Under § 301.7701-3(c)(1)(iii), this election will be effective on the date specified by the entity on Form 8832 or on the date filed if no such date is specified. The effective date specified on Form 8832 cannot be more than 75 days prior to the date on which the election is filed and cannot be 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 set forth in §§ 301.9100-2 and 301.9100-3 to make a regulatory election, or a statutory election (but no more than 6 months except in the case of a taxpayer who is abroad), under all subtitles of the Internal Revenue Code except subtitles E, G, H, and I. Section 301.9100-1(b) defines the term “regulatory election” as an election whose due date is prescribed by a regulation published in the Federal Register or a revenue ruling, revenue procedure, notice, or announcement published in the Internal Revenue Bulletin.
Sections 301.9100-1 through 301.9100-3 provide the standards the Commissioner will use to determine whether to grant an extension of time to make the election. 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 a taxpayer provides evidence (including affidavits described in § 301.9100-3(e)) to establish to the satisfaction of the Commissioner that (1) the taxpayer acted reasonably and in good faith, and (2) the grant of relief will not prejudice the interests of the Government.

# CONCLUSION

Based solely on the information submitted and the representations made, we conclude that the requirements of § 301.9100-1 and 301.9100-3 have been satisfied. As a result, X is granted an extension of time of 120 days from the date of this letter to file a Form 8832 with the appropriate service center to elect to be treated as a disregarded entity effective Date3. A copy of this letter should be attached to the Form 8832.
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This ruling is contingent on X and its owner filing, within 120 days from the date of this letter, all required federal income tax returns and information returns (including amended returns) consistent with the relief granted in this letter.
Except as specifically set forth above, no opinion is expressed concerning the federal tax consequences of the facts described above under any other provision of the Code.
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.
We express no opinion concerning the assessment of any interest, additions to tax, additional amounts, or penalties for failure to file a timely tax or information return with respect to any taxable year that may be affected by this ruling. For example, we express 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.
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 ruling request, it is subject to verification on examination.
This ruling is directed to the taxpayer requesting it. Section 6110(k)(3) provides that it may not be used or cited as precedent.
Pursuant to a power of attorney on file with this office, a copy of this letter is being sent to X’s authorized representative.
Sincerely,
Holly Porter
Associate Chief Counsel
(Passthroughs & Special Industries)
Joyce C. Spies
Senior Technician Reviewer, Branch 1
(Passthroughs & Special Industries)
Enclosures (2)
Copy of this letter
Copy for § 6110 purposes
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