The amount of a corporate distribution qualifying for capital recovery treatment which exceeds the shareholder- recipient's basis in the stock investment is treated as a capital gain.

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This statement is true. When a shareholder receives a distribution from a corporation, any amount that exceeds the shareholder's basis in the stock investment is considered a capital gain. This excess amount is taxed at the applicable capital gains tax rate.

The Amount of a Corporate Distribution Qualifying for Capital Recovery