MEWDS (Multiple Evanescent White Dot Syndrome) is a rare, unilateral, self-limiting inflammatory disease that afflicts young women more than men in a 4:1 ratio. Despite the lack of treatment, the prognosis is excellent. Our patient is the typical age and gender.
To qualify for sale or exchange treatment, a stock redemption generally must result in a substantial reduction in a shareholderâs ownership interest in the corporation.In the absence of this reduction in ownership interest, the redemption proceeds are taxed as dividend income. The former shareholder has no interest, other than that of a creditor, in the corporation for at least 10 years after the redemption (including an interest as an officer, director, or employee).
On the other hand, if the Exchanger keeps the earnest money deposit through the closing, he or she would be in receipt of proceeds from the sale. In this case, the deposit would constitute boot in the exchange, thus would be taxable to the extent there is a capital gain.