Joji Is a 37-Year-Old Married Business Owner

Multiple Choice

Joji is a 37-year-old married business owner. He runs a dry cleaning service with three locations in Toledo, Ohio. His personal obligations are the home that he owns with his wife, who works for a large financial consulting firm; the healthcare of his family; and his commitment toward saving for his three children's college educations. Joji knows that two of his locations require a large infusion of cash to pay for new and expensive dry cleaning equipment. Although his wife's job provides the family with health insurance, it also places the family in a higher income tax bracket. Joji would certainly like to minimize his taxes. Which of the following forms of business ownership would you suggest for him?

A) Joji should consider a sole proprietorship due to the fact that it pays its own taxes and it has limited liability.
B) Joji should consider a sole proprietorship due to the fact that it has unlimited liability and it will protect the family's personal assets.
C) Joji should consider a corporation because he can avoid the negative aspect of limited liability. Corporations are always taxed at a lower rate than individuals.
D) Joji should consider a limited liability company because he will only be liable for what he has invested in the business. His personal assets will be protected, and he can be taxed like a sole proprietorship.