D is corrent. A subchapter S election that is filed on or before the 15th day of the third month of a corporation’s taxable year is generally effective as of the beginning of the taxable year in which filed. If the S election is filed after the 15th day of the third month, the election is generally effective as of the first day of the corporation’s next taxable year. Tau Corp. uses a fiscal year which begins November 1 and ends October 31 of each year. Here, its S election was filed on May 15, 2012, which is beyond the 15th day of the third month of its taxable year (January 15th). Therefore, Tau Corp.’s Subchapter S election will become effective as of the first day of its next taxable year, November 1, 2012.
A is incorrect. The election would become effective on the first day of its next fiscal year.
B is incorrect. The election would become effective on the first day of its next fiscal year.
C is incorrect. The election would become effective on the first day of its next fiscal year.
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