tr.v. coÂ·erced, coÂ·ercÂ·ing, coÂ·ercÂ·es. 1  1. To pressure, intimidate, or force (someone) into doing something. See Synonyms at force. 2  2. To bring about or gain by pressure, threat, or force: coerced agreement among the parties; coerced a confession from the suspect.
S Corporations. The main difference between a C corporation and an S corporation is the taxation structure. S corporations only pay one level of taxation: at the shareholder level. To choose S corporation status, a tax lawyer or accountant may assist with filing IRS Form 2553 and ensuring all S corporation guidelines are met.
LLC vs. S-Corp: Conclusion Both LLCs and S-Corps will give you some measure of personal liability and overall legitimacy. They're both good options if you're looking to upgrade from a sole proprietorship or a partnership, or if you're just starting your business.