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Some advantages are: there is limited liability; and the entity avoids double taxation of profits as is the case with C Corporations.
The profits that are passed through to the shareholders are not subject to SE tax as in a partnership.
Some disadvantages are: that the shareholders pay tax on earnings even if they are undistributed; the contributions limits to a qualified retirement plan are based on shareholder/employee wages, not the overall profits as with a Sole Proprietorship.

An advantage is that it is a way to combine the financial abilities and skills of several different people. Some disadvantages are that the general partners are liable for the actions of the other partners and a partnership is not that easy to get out of. Speak to your local CPA about selecting the best entity for your purposes.

Some advantages are that it avoids certain S corporation restrictions. It also avoids double taxation of profits.
Some disadvantages are that it is currently considered a relatively new business entity with little case law or regulatory law currently available.
There is inconsistent treatment from state to state. The entity must have at least 2 owners.
Speak to your local CPA about determining the best entity choice to fit your needs

The wage base for determining the maximum amount of income subject to social security taxes will be $110,100 for the year 2012.
Maximum 2012 employee Social Security Liability is $4624.20. .042%
For the years 2009 through 2011, the maximum wage base was set at $106,800.

As of 12/31/10 the ban on using the standard mileage rate on auto's used for hire such as a taxi was lifted. The standard mileage allowance for business use of a auto in 2013 is 56.5 cents per mile for business miles driven.

Beginning on January 1, 2012, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be 55.5 cents per mile for business miles driven.
The standard mileage allowance for business use of a auto in 2011 is 51 cents from 1/1/11-6/30/11 and 55.5 cents from 7/1/11-12/31/11.

No. Fines for traffic violations, parking violations are not deductible.

No. Fines for traffic violations, parking violations are not deductible.

The actual expense method allows a individual to deduct all out of pocket costs for operating the auto plus depreciation if you own the auto. Some of those costs are Gas, insurance, repairs & maintenance garage rent, lease fees, licenses, loan interest, oil changes, parking fees, tires, tolls, towing and registration fees.

The actual expense method allows a individual to deduct all out of pocket costs for operating the auto plus depreciation if you own the auto.
Some of those costs are Gas, insurance, repairs & maintenance garage rent, lease fees, licenses, loan interest, oil changes, parking fees, tires, tolls, towing and registration fees.