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Most dividends are. However, long term capital gains distributions from a mutual fund are capital gains. Liquidating dividends and return-of-capital dividends can be capital gains. And, to make matters more confusing, some dividends, knows as "qualifying dividends," are taxed at long term capital gains rates even though they are not capital gains.
Dividends are declared out of current period net income. When declared, they reduce the amount added to retained earnings.
NO. They are declared by the board of Directors.
declared and paid a $900 dividend
Realizing means that it has happened, recognizing means booking the entry. So realizing an unrecognized gain means you had a gain that hasn't been accounted for. And recognizing an unrealized gain means yuou did the accounting but don't haven't received the gain yet.
Most dividends are. However, long term capital gains distributions from a mutual fund are capital gains. Liquidating dividends and return-of-capital dividends can be capital gains. And, to make matters more confusing, some dividends, knows as "qualifying dividends," are taxed at long term capital gains rates even though they are not capital gains.
Dividends are declared out of current period net income. When declared, they reduce the amount added to retained earnings.
NO. They are declared by the board of Directors.
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declared and paid a $900 dividend
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declared and paid a $900 dividend
Realizing means that it has happened, recognizing means booking the entry. So realizing an unrecognized gain means you had a gain that hasn't been accounted for. And recognizing an unrealized gain means yuou did the accounting but don't haven't received the gain yet.
Dividends & Capital Gains
Dividends & Capital Gains
Unrealized gains and losses are not cash involving transactions that's why while making cash flow from operating activities, net income is adjusted for these kind of non-cash items.