Assignment: Partnership vs. Corporation

Using internet websites or other similar resources related to partnerships and corporate taxation, complete the following assignment:

Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:

1. Compare and contrast the tax rules and treatment applicable to corporations and partnerships. Indicate the major way in which the tax treatment affects the shareholders or partners.

2. Explain at least two (2) reasons why a business owner might opt to become a partnership over a corporation. Provide support for your rationale.

3. Imagine that you are a partner in a LLC. Justify why you elected to become a partnership as opposed to a corporation. Indicate tax rules that influenced your decision.

4. Imagine that you are a consultant and make the recommendation that the most advantageous business structure is a C-corporation. Justify why you would recommend a Corporation over a Partnership. Indicate tax rules that influenced your decision.

5. Analyze what a business owner must consider when deciding what type of entity is best for the goals and vision of the business. Provide at least two (2) examples of research the owner must perform to ensure the proper election is made. Provide support for your rationale.

6. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Examine the tax rules that are unique to corporations, and the basic concerns relevant to shareholders and the corporation.
• Examine the tax rules and treatment related to partnerships.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in corporate federal taxation.
• Write clearly and concisely about corporate federal taxation using proper writing mechanics.