chapter1 Flashcards
1
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Sole proprietorship
A
- a business owned and run by 1 person.
- Small with few employees (if any)
2
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Partnership
A
- Identical to sole ownership except has more than 1 partner.
- All partners are liable for firm’s debt
- Partnership ends when withdrawal/death of a partner
3
Q
Corporation
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it’s a legally defined, artificial being. (a judicial person/legal entity) separate from its owners.
4
Q
Double Taxation
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when both the company and shareholders get taxed