{"id":5129,"date":"2023-01-19T19:08:15","date_gmt":"2023-01-19T19:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cloud03.titletapsites.com\/testblog\/?p=5129"},"modified":"2023-01-19T19:08:15","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T19:08:15","slug":"c-corporation-s-corporation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cloud03.titletapsites.com\/lawsite-b\/2023\/01\/19\/c-corporation-s-corporation\/","title":{"rendered":"What are C- And S-Corporations?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever heard the phrase \u201cpierced the corporate veil\u201d in the media and wondered what it really meant? The phrase refers to a situation in which the court system looks beyond the corporate identity and instead focuses on the individuals leading the organization. This may apply to a criminal investigation, a civil lawsuit, or even a tax fraud case.<\/p>\n<p>Over history, some companies have become so large, so consistent, and so much of a household name that they take on a persona of their own. Think of global brands such as Coca-Cola, Nike, and McDonald&#8217;s. If you asked people on the street to name the CEOs or executive teams of these companies, most people couldn\u2019t. The companies themselves are perceived as an entity.<\/p>\n<p>When looked at from a legal perspective, this abstract concept becomes a fact. A company that is formed and operated as a corporation becomes a legal entity that takes liability and accountability away from the founders or current leaders. Two major forms of corporations are a C-corporation and an S-corporation.<\/p>\n<h2>How Are C-corporations And S-Corporations Similar?<\/h2>\n<p>Both C and S-corporations are unique legal entities that offer founders and owners liability protection. In most cases, owners are not personally responsible for debts, fines, or legal issues the company incurs.<\/p>\n<p>Unless they were to dig into how the organization is taxed, outsiders generally could not tell if a company is a C or S-corporation. 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