Indicate by a PRP If the Characteristic Applies to a Sole

question 91

Short Answer

Indicate by a PRP if the characteristic applies to a sole proprietorship, an SC if it applies to an S corporation, and a PAR if it applies to a partnership, and N if it does not apply to any of the three businesses. A characteristic can apply to more than one entity; write a brief explanation if a characteristic may only apply under certain conditions.
-_____ 3. Distributions from entity are generally tax-free. (Assume the S corporation shareholder has stock basis and partner has partnership or debt basis.)

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Definitions:

Scratch-and-Save

A promotional discount method where customers scratch a card to reveal a discount or prize.

Profit

The financial gain realized when the revenue generated from a business activity exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes involved in sustaining the activity.

Rate of Markdown

The percentage decrease from the original price to the sale price.

Operating Expenses

Costs associated with the day-to-day operations of a business or organization.