The S-corporation was designed to address the concerns of shareholders of large, publicly traded companies that wanted to avoid the double taxation of their income.

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The S-corporation was designed primarily for small to medium-sized businesses, allowing them to enjoy the benefits of incorporation while being taxed similarly to a partnership or sole proprietorship, thus avoiding the double taxation that C-corporations face.

The S-Corporation Was Designed to Address the Concerns of Shareholders