Distributions from corporations to the shareholders in a nonliquidating distribution will usually be classified as a dividend up to the amount of the corporation's

A) earnings and profits.
B) retained earnings.
C) taxable income for the year.
D) stock basis.


A) earnings and profits.

A distribution is considered a dividend to the extent of current and accumulated earnings and profits.

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