The Code treats corporate distributions that are a return from a shareholder's investment as sales or exchanges and corporate distributions that are a return of a shareholder's investment as dividends.

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Corporate distributions that are a return of a shareholder's investment are generally treated as a return of capital, not as dividends. Dividends are typically distributions of a corporation's earnings and profits.

The Code Treats Corporate Distributions That Are a Return from a Shareholder's