S corporation at-risk losses could mean tax deductions

For many entrepreneurs, business formation might not lead to immediate profitability. Still, future business owners could find startups pay off in the near future. Moreover, being smart about the different business types to choose from when incorporating a new business could mean financial losses from trying times will reduce federal taxes.The American Chronicle offers entrepreneurs some insight on the at-risk limitations to S corporation shareholders.

For an S corporation owner or shareholder, potential loss deduction limitations come from the amount of money they have at-risk in each S corporation activity. If they do not have some investment in every at-risk, tax eligible activity, the shareholders might be limited in the loss deductions they can claim on tax returns.

The lesson might be that giving full support to an S corporation could translate into tax credits if the company experiences losses. In order to capitalize on this, business owners and shareholders must be sure to carefully maintain records of the basis of their interest in shares and money lent to the S Corporation.

For more information on how to incorporate a business as an S corporation and the types of tax laws that may apply to this type of business, entrepreneurs may want to seek the council of a professional incorporation service.