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).
The taxability of amounts received from the settlement of an insurance claim or a lawsuit depends on the nature of the settlement. A distinction is made between funds received in settlement of a claim for lost business income and settlement of a claim for mitigation of injury or property damages suffered. That is: