S corporation shareholders are legally responsible for paying the S corporation's debts because S corporations are treated as flow-through entities for tax purposes.

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S corporation shareholders are generally not personally responsible for the corporation's debts and liabilities, as the corporation is a separate legal entity from its shareholders. However, in certain circumstances, such as if the shareholder personally guarantees a loan or engages in fraudulent behavior, they may be held personally liable.

S Corporation Shareholders Are Legally Responsible for Paying the S