Warning: s-Corp election deadline missed

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Hypothetical question

I'm dealing with a situation in Maryland and need some guidance.

S-Corp election deadline missed. I've been dealing with this for about 7 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already done some research online but the other party is not cooperating.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

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Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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I've dealt with this before.

A lot of people mess up by is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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Dealt with this exact thing last year.

The thing that gets people is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. Caveat: I'm not your lawyer and this isn't legal advice lol

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Ngl just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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Document everything. I can't stress this enough.

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I went with Delaware for the legal protections. Worth considering even for small businesses.

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Just went through this. Happy to answer questions via DM.