Why can't foreign LLC owners elect S-Corp status?
I keep reading that S-Corp status is a great tax-saving strategy for small business owners in the US. As a foreign national who owns a US LLC, I tried to look into electing S-Corp but was told I cannot. Why are foreign owners excluded from S-Corp elections? Are there any workarounds or alternative strategies that achieve a similar tax benefit?
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