A Business That Holds Itself Out as Being a Corporation

question 22

True/False

A business that holds itself out as being a corporation may not be able to deny corporate status, even if it makes no attempt to incorporate.

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Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

Depreciation Expense refers to the systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting its consumption, wear and tear, or obsolescence.

Effective Tax Rate

The average rate at which an individual or corporation is taxed, calculated by dividing the total amount of tax by the taxable income.

Consolidated Balance Sheet

A financial statement that shows the combined assets, liabilities, and equity of a parent company and its subsidiaries.

Land

An asset representing the surface of the earth owned by an individual or organization, not including the buildings or resources above or below it.