If a Corporation Distributes After-Tax Profits to Its Stockholders in the Form

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If a corporation distributes after-tax profits to its stockholders in the form of dividends, the government considers these distributions as part of each stockholder's personal income. Stockholders pay taxes on these distributions.

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Definitions:

New Corporation

A business entity that has recently been formed and has obtained legal recognition from the state.

Benefit Corporation

A type of business structure that embeds social and environmental objectives into its charter in addition to profit-making goals.

Legal Goals

Objectives that laws and legal systems aim to achieve, such as justice, protection of rights, and maintenance of social order.

Positive Impact

The beneficial effect or outcome that positively affects a community, environment, or individual.