Which One of the Following Statements Concerning a Sole Proprietorship

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements concerning a sole proprietorship is correct?

• A) A sole proprietorship is the least common form of business ownership.
• B) The profits of a sole proprietorship are taxed twice.
• C) The owners of a sole proprietorship share profits as established by the partnership agreement.
• D) The owner of a sole proprietorship may be forced to sell his/her personal assets to pay company debts.
• E) A sole proprietorship is often structured as a limited liability company.

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Definitions:

Official Poverty Line

The officially established income level that distinguishes the poor from the nonpoor. It is set at three times the cost of the Department of Agriculture’s minimum food budget.

After-Tax Income

Before-tax income minus taxes paid.

Before-Tax Income

Market income plus transfers.

Payroll Tax

Taxations placed upon employers or employees, usually based on a percentage of the income that employees receive from their employers.