Which of the Following Is Not a Correct Statement Regarding

question 158

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a correct statement regarding the advantage of the partnership entity form over the subchapter C corporate form?

• A)A partnership typically has easier administrative and filing requirements than does a C corporation.
• B)Partnership income is subject to a single level of taxation; corporate income is double taxed.
• C)Partnerships may specially allocate income and expenses among the partners, provided the substantial economic effect requirements are met; corporate dividends must be proportionate to shareholdings.
• D)Partners in a general partnership have less personal liability for entity claims than shareholders of a C corporation.
• E)All of the above are advantages of partnership taxation.

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