A property dividend should be recorded in retained earnings at the property’s address.
This article will discuss the tax implications of this type of transaction .
What to do if a business has more than one shareholder?
The tax implications for a property dividend are the same as any other type of business or investment.
Prior to paying out dividends.
It is important that you understand your company’s cash flow and what its financial obligations will be in the next year.
If this does not look like there is enough money going into retained earnings to cover those expenses.
Then it might make sense to distribute some profits from operations before making a large capital distribution toward shares.
Alternatively, if you have more than one shareholder who has agreed on an appropriate ratio of profit-sharing among them.
It may also make sense for small businesses with multiple owners.
