Which of the Following Statements Exemplifies the Entity Theory of Partnership

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements exemplifies the entity theory of partnership taxation?

• A) Partnerships are taxable entities.
• B) Partnerships determine the character of separately stated items at the partnership level.
• C) Partnerships make the majority of the tax elections.
• D) Both Partnerships are taxable entities and Partnerships make the majority of the tax elections.
• E) Both Partnerships determine the character of separately stated items at the partnership level and Partnerships make the majority of the tax elections.

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