Question

A business entity operated and taxed like a partnership, but with limited liability for the owners, is called a:

Answer 1

Answer: A. limited liability company.

Explanation:

A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a type of company that is operated and taxed like a partnership for instance, profits that flow to the partners are taxed on the partner's income but not on the firm to prevent double taxation. This is called Flow-Through Taxation.

They operate with limited Liability for the owners because the owners are only personally liable for the debts and liabilities the company has up until the capital they invested. Anything past this and they cannot be held liable.