Tomas Owns a Sole Proprietorship, and Lucy Is the Sole

question 53

True/False

Tomas owns a sole proprietorship, and Lucy is the sole shareholder of a C corporation. In the current year, both businesses make a net profit of $60,000. Neither business distributes any funds to the owners in the year. For the current year, Tomas must report $60,000 of income on his individual tax return, but Lucy is not required to report any income from the corporation on her individual tax return.

---

Definitions:

Consideration

The value, which could be in the form of money, a promise, or effort, given in exchange for a contractual agreement.

Strict-Liability

A legal concept where a party is liable for damages caused by their actions, regardless of fault or intent, often applied in product liability cases.

Common Law

Also known as case law.

Common Carriers

Businesses or agencies that offer to transport goods or people for anyone willing to pay, under the regulation of laws that impose special obligations and liabilities.