New Jersey Eliminates S Election as of December 22, 2022
JD Supra: Mergers
JUNE 1, 2023
New Jersey will automatically treat federal S corporations as New Jersey S corporations, effective for periods beginning on or after December 22, 2022.
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JD Supra: Mergers
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