are exchange redemptions taxable
To qualify for sale or exchange treatment, a stock redemption generally must result in a substantial reduction in a shareholderâs 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).