Village Corp., a calendar-year corporation, began business in 2015. Village made a valid S corporation election on December 5, 2018, with the unanimous consent of its shareholders. The eligibility requirements for S status continued to be met throughout 2019. On what date did Village's S status become effective?
A. January 1, 2018.
B. January 1, 2019.
C. December 5, 2018.
D. December 5, 2019.
Answer: B. January 1, 2019.