On February 10, 2019, Ace Corp., a calendar-year corporation, elected S corporation status, and all shareholders consented to the election. There was no change in shareholders in 2019. Ace met all eligibility requirements for S status during the pre-election portion of the year. What is the earliest date on which Ace can be recognized as an S corporation?
A. February 10, 2019.
B. February 10, 2020.
C. January 1, 2020.
D. January 1, 2019.
Answer: D. January 1, 2019.