An anonymous reader writes: “There is a significant importance for tax professionals to be capable of assisting clients and entrepreneurs with the process of choosing the correct business entity structure. There is a greater importance for entrepreneurs to seek assistance or to also understand the advantages and disadvantages of the available business entity structures available as well. Choosing the appropriate business entity structure will not only assist a business in accomplishing their business objectives, but also will determine aspects regarding taxation of income and how their assets will be protected. The most common business entity structures include: Sole Proprietorship, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Corporations. Understanding the tax advantages and tax disadvantages of the previously mentioned business entity structures may become the difference of operating a successful business and operating an unsuccessful business.” (cornbeltfinancial.com)