Problem:
Your corporation has the following stockholders equity.
Common Stock at par $ 750,000
Paid in capital in excess of par 1,250,000
Retained earnings 2,500,000
Total $ 4,500,000
Q1. What is the maximum amount of dividends the corporation can pay in states where the firm's legal capital is defined as the par value of its common stock?
Q2. How does your answer change if the firm is in a state where legal capital includes all paid-in capital?