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Understanding Your CP288 Notice

We accepted your election to be treated as a Qualified Subchapter S Trust (QSST).


What you need to do

  • File Form 1041, U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts, timely.
  • Include Schedule K-1, Beneficiary’s Share of Income, Deductions, Credits, etc., reflecting your ownership in the S corporation.
  • Keep this notice for your records.

You may want to


  • Answers to Common Questions

    How do I terminate the QSST election?
    This election can only be terminated by permission of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue. See IR Bulletin 2012-1 for instructions


    Understanding your notice

    Your notice may look different from the sample because the information contained in your notice is tailored to your situation.

    Notice CP288, Page 1

    Image of page 1 of a printed IRS CP288 Notice

Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 2012-12-31

How to get help

  • Call the 1-800 number listed on the top right corner of your notice.
  • Authorize someone (e.g., accountant) to contact the IRS on your behalf using Form 2848.
  • See if you qualify for help from a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic.