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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a partnership?
A. Sharing losses
B. Sharing profits
C. Business
D. Liability to pay income tax on its profits
E. The pooling of resources together

Answer:
D. Liability to pay income tax on its profits

Explanation:
Partnerships themselves are not subject to income tax on profits. Instead, profits are passed through to the partners, who then report the income on their personal tax returns. This is known as pass-through taxation.