Jeremy is thinking of starting up a small business selling NASCAR memorabilia. He asks his friend, Carmen, if she'd like to join him in setting up a partnership to start the business

What is one disadvantage in joining the partnership that Carmen should consider?
A) Carmen should realize that profits in the partnership will be reduced by dividend payments to shareholders.
B) Carmen should realize that the Jeremy will have complete control over the business because it was his idea.
C) Carmen should realize that, as an owner of the business, she will be personally responsible for the debts of the business.
D) Carmen should realize that the profits of the business will also be taxed as dividend income, so she faces the potential for double taxation of that business income.

C