Debra Wanted to Form a Partnership with Lawrence

Multiple Choice

Debra wanted to form a partnership with Lawrence.He agreed and they became co-owners in an equal partnership.This year,after expenses,the partnership had a profit of $200,000.How will the taxation of this profit be handled?

A) Since the partnership was Debra's idea,she will pay income tax on the profit on her personal tax return.
B) The business will pay half of the tax liability,and Debra and Lawrence will pay the other half.
C) Debra and Lawrence must both pay tax on the business's profit.
D) The business itself will pay the taxes on the business's profit.