Revisiting Entity Choice for Small Business Owners
Author
Hyatt, Venita R.
Clevenger, Novella
Publisher
Washburn University. School of BusinessSponsor
Kaw Valley BankDate
October 2003Metadata
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Recent changes and proposed changes in federal tax laws may affect the important decision about which entity to choose when starting a small business. Reduction in the rate of tax on dividends to 15 percent has lessened the impact of double taxation of corporate income under Subsection C of the Internal Revenue Code. The Treasury Department's recent statement of support for proposals that reduce complexity in tax laws governing Subchapter S may make that entity choice more appealing than those taxed under complex partnership laws. This article will provide an overview of several business entity forms from tax and legal perspectives.