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CP279 notice explained, in the IRS’s own words
We accepted your subsidiary's Form 8869, Qualified Subchapter S Subsidiary Election.
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What this notice is about
We accepted your subsidiary's Form 8869, Qualified Subchapter S Subsidiary Election.
What you need to do
If your address has changed, notify us with Form 8822-B, Change of Address or Responsible Party – Business PDF.
You may want to
- Keep this notice for your permanent records.
- Give your subsidiary corporation a copy of this notice.
How do I report the activity of my subsidiary?
Subsidiary information should be reported on Form 851, Affiliations Schedule, and other necessary schedules filed with Form 1120-S, U.S. Income Tax Return for an S Corporation.
Reference tools
- Publication 1, Your Rights as a Taxpayer
- Full list of tax forms and instructions
What to do next
- Write down the date on the letter today.
- Look the number up on irs.gov yourself. Don’t trust a link or phone number from anyone else.
- If it says you owe money or proposes changes to your return, take it to a licensed CPA, EA or tax attorney before that date.
Not advice. Not a filing. Verify with a licensed professional. Rules change by year and facts.