S Corporation Modernization Bill Reintroduced in House

Good news! Last week, S-Corp champions and Ways & Means Committee members Dave Reichert (R-WA) and Ron Kind (D-WI) introduced the latest version of the S Corporation Modernization Act of 2013. Designated H.R. 892, the bill seeks to improve the rules governing S corporations by making permanent the five years BIG holding period, allowing non-resident aliens to invest in S corporations through an EST, and reducing the sting of the “sting tax”, among other provisions.

Specifically, H.R.B 892 would make needed changes to keep S corporations competitive and ensuring continued success of America’s predominant private business model by: