C Corporations and Their Shareholders Are Subject to Double Taxation

question 29

True/False

C corporations and their shareholders are subject to double taxation. S corporations and their shareholders typically are subject to single taxation. Therefore, for any given amount of corporate taxable income, the combined tax liability of a C corporation and its shareholders will exceed that of an S corporation and its shareholders.

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Definitions:

Trading Securities

Financial assets bought and sold for short-term profit, often including stocks and bonds.

Fair Market Value

The price that property would sell for on the open market between an informed and willing buyer and seller.

Cost

The amount of money that is incurred in the production of goods or in providing services, which may include expenses related to materials, labor, and overhead.

Accrued Interest

Interest that has been incurred but not yet paid, often relating to bonds or loans.