Sadie incorporates her sole proprietorship with assets having a fair market value of $80‚000 and an adjusted basis of $100‚000. Even though § 351 applies‚ Sadie may recognize her realized loss of $20‚000. F True False 2. For § 351 purposes‚ stock warrants are included in the definition of "stock." F True False 3. In order to retain the services of Paige‚ a key employee in Byron’s sole proprietorship‚ Byron contracts
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BUSINESS PROSPECTS OF “THE THUNKER” 2 Business owners can form sole proprietorships‚ partnerships‚ or corporations. Each type of business entity has its pros and cons that can have a significant impact on the business and its owners. When considering a new product for a saturated market such as the clicker or the three-pronged power cord‚ there are several pros and cons to consider with each possible choice. Although the
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Corporation‚ partnership‚ or sole proprietorship? Now that you have decided to start your own business‚ you will have to determine what business structure or form of organization suits your needs. The structure of your business will depend on whether you want to run your business yourself or with a partner or associates. There are four types of business structures: sole proprietorships‚ partnerships‚ corporations and cooperatives. On this page: 1. 1. Sole proprietorship 2. 2. Partnerships
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Abstract Starting a business with no funds or management experience can prove to be difficult. Comparing and contrasting‚ for the sole purpose of deciding which business type would be beneficial to the scenario given three business types were discussed. Sole proprietorship‚ partnership and corporation were reviewed. The outcome chosen was partnership being as it relates best to the scenario discussed. The idea of opening a business is not one to take lightly. Being an inventor
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Legal Features of Sole Proprietorship‚ Partnership and Corporation Submitted by: Darius Immanuel D. Guerrero BAP 3A February 28‚ 2012 Sole Proprietorship A sole proprietorship is a business entity that is totally inseparable from its single owner. The law treats the business and the owner as the same. Because of this‚ all liabilities are taken for the owner. The owner does not pay income tax separately for the business‚ but reports the business income or losses on his/her individual income
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1. Sole proprietorships; Individuals and small companies are better suited for sole proprietorships. There are several reasons why this is. a. Few business requirements b. Little or no cost to form. c. Tax advantages‚ can be claimed on your 1040 d. Single decision maker There are however some disadvantages of this structure such as liability. As a sole proprietor you are personally liable to any lawsuits or court actions. 2. Partnerships; Again partnerships are similar to a sole proprietorship
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as a C corporation‚ S corporation‚ LLC‚ or partnership. Explain your reasoning for your choice of entity‚ identify any issues that you may still be concerned about‚ and suggest recommendations for dealing with the concerns. Chapter 19 Problem 39 (LO2) Zhang incorporated her sole proprietorship by transferring inventory‚ a building‚ and land to the corporation in return for 100 percent of the corporation’s stock. The property transferred to the corporation had the following fair market values
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liability of the shareholders. However‚ under certain circumstances the corporate entity may be disregarded. This is also known as piercing the corporate veil and is the most frequent method for holding the shareholders liable for the acts of a corporation. Corporate officers‚ directors and controlling shareholders have a general fiduciary duty of loyalty and care which should govern all their corporate conduct. Unless they breach that duty by gross negligence or acts in bad faith‚ they usually will
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Corporation – A separate legal entity that has an existence at law that is separable from those who form it. It is a separate legal entity in the sense that it has an existence at law‚ but no material existence. * It is separate and distinct from its shareholders * A properly authorized agent may bind the corporation in contract with third parties. * Shareholders possess limited liability for the debts of the corporation‚ and creditors may look only to the assets of the corporation to
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business‚ but he is debating whether to start a S corporation or a C corporation due to potential environmental factors associated with his business. He wants to maintain a limited liability and wants to avoid double taxation by paying himself a salary equal to his companies before tax earnings. He also would like to issue preferred stock to his son in the future to keep his interests in the business. He was advised by his friend to choose a C Corporation to maintain maximum flexibility in the business
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