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Which form of business is the simplest?
Which form of business is the simplest?
What is a major advantage of a sole proprietorship?
What is a major advantage of a sole proprietorship?
What taxes does a sole proprietor pay on the business's profits?
What taxes does a sole proprietor pay on the business's profits?
What kind of retirement accounts can sole proprietors establish?
What kind of retirement accounts can sole proprietors establish?
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What legal formalities are required to start a sole proprietorship?
What legal formalities are required to start a sole proprietorship?
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Study Notes
Sole Proprietorship
- The simplest form of business is a sole proprietorship.
- A major advantage of a sole proprietorship is that it allows the owner to have complete control and decision-making power over the business.
- A sole proprietor pays personal income taxes on the business's profits, including self-employment taxes.
- Sole proprietors can establish individual retirement accounts, such as a SEP-IRA or a solo 401(k), to plan for their retirement.
- To start a sole proprietorship, no legal formalities are required, except for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits to operate the business.
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Quiz: Understanding Sole Proprietorships Test your knowledge on sole proprietorships with this quiz! Learn about the simplest form of business organization, where the owner is the business itself. Discover the advantages and disadvantages of operating as a sole proprietor and enhance your understanding of this business structure.
