Document Type

Thesis

Date of Award

5-31-1985

Degree Name

Master of Science in Management Engineering - (M.S.)

Department

Industrial and Management Engineering

First Advisor

James L. Rigassio

Abstract

A comparison of small business organizations was performed in order to see how each is directly or indirectly effected by Federal income tax regulations. Each small business form was examined thoroughly in order to objectively assess organizational advantages and disadvantages and how they are effected by different tax requirements and regulations.

Business expenditures were analyzed to see how and where they could be utilized to the fullest. The thesis tried to examine as thoroughly as possible the cost and the value of these "fringe benefits" both to the company and to the individuals.

The results conclude that any type of business will be able to experience these "perks" to a certain degree, however the vast majority are only available through the corporate structure. Closer examination of the corporations and Subchapter S corporations, indicate significant variations exist, however these two forms of small businesses offer the most opportunities.

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