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Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc.
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SEC Filings
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March 9, 2026 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

fc-proxy SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by Registrant ☒ Filed by Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential for Use of the Commission Only as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2) ☒ Definitive Proxy Statement ☐ Definitive Additional Materials ☐ Soliciting Material Pursuant to

April 28, 2025 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

fc-proxy041625 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by Registrant ☒ Filed by Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential for Use of the Commission Only as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2) ☐ Definitive Proxy Statement ☒ Definitive Additional Materials ☐ Soliciting Material Pursu

April 16, 2025 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

fc-proxy041625 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by Registrant ☒ Filed by Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential for Use of the Commission Only as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2) ☐ Definitive Proxy Statement ☒ Definitive Additional Materials ☐ Soliciting Material Pursu

March 17, 2025 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by Registrant ☒ Filed by Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential for Use of the Commission Only as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2) ☒ Definitive Proxy Statement ☐ Definitive Additional Materials ☐ Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a

March 6, 2025 PRE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by Registrant ☒ Filed by Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☒ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential for Use of the Commission Only as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2) ☐ Definitive Proxy Statement ☐ Definitive Additional Materials ☐ Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a

January 3, 2025 EX-99.A

FLC / Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc. / SIT INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES INC - JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT A Joint Filing Agreement The undersigned agree that the statement on this Schedule 13G with respect to the common stock of Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated is, and any amendments thereto (including amendments on Schedule 13D) signed by each of the undersigned shall be, filed on behalf of each of them pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Rule 13d-1(k)(1) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

March 4, 2024 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by Registrant ☒ Filed by Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential for Use of the Commission Only as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2) ☒ Definitive Proxy Statement ☐ Definitive Additional Materials ☐ Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-1

March 2, 2023 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by Registrant ☒ Filed by Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential for Use of the Commission Only as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2) ☒ Definitive Proxy Statement ☐ Definitive Additional Materials ☐ Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-1

October 27, 2022 NPORT-EX

Shares/$ Par

NPORT-EX 2 FC26FC103122.htm 1 Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS August 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares/$ Par Value Preferred Stock & Hybrid Preferred Securities§ — 75.1% Banking — 36.4% $675,000 American AgCredit Corporation, 5.25% to 06/15/26 then T5Y + 4.50%, Series A, 144A**** $633,656 *(1) Bank of America Corporation: $1,990,000 5.875% to 03/15/28 then 3ML

April 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

Shares/$ Par

1 Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS February 28, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares/$ Par Value Preferred Stock & Hybrid Preferred Securities§ — 73.

March 3, 2022 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

DEF 14A 1 flc-def14a042022.htm DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by Registrant ☒ Filed by Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential for Use of the Commission Only as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2) ☒ Definitive Proxy Statement ☐ Definitive Additio

October 28, 2021 NPORT-EX

Shares/$ Par

1 Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS August 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares/$ Par Value Preferred Stock & Hybrid Preferred Securities§ — 74.

April 30, 2021 EX-99.(H)

Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated Common Stock (par value $0.01 per share) ATM Sales Agreement

Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated POS EX Exhibit 99.(h) Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated Common Stock (par value $0.01 per share) ATM Sales Agreement April 30, 2021 Virtu Americas LLC One Liberty Plaza 165 Broadway New York, NY 10006 Ladies and Gentlemen: Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated, a Maryland corporation (the ?Company?) and Flaherty & Cru

April 30, 2021 POS EX

- POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2021 Securities Act Registration No.

April 30, 2021 424B2

Up to $75,000,000 of Common Shares Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated

PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) (To Prospectus dated April 19, 2021) Registration Statement No.

April 30, 2021 EX-99.(L)(2)

April 30, 2021

EX-99.(L)(2) 3 ex99-l2.htm OPINION AND CONSENT OF VENABLE LLP Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated POS EX Exhibit 99.(l)(2) 750 E. PRATT STREET SUITE 900 BALTIMORE, MD 21202 T 410.244.7400 F 410.244.7742 www.Venable.com April 30, 2021 Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 800 Pasadena, California 91101 Re: Registration Statement on Form N

April 27, 2021 NPORT-EX

Shares/$ Par

1 Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS February 28, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares/$ Par Value Preferred Stock & Hybrid Preferred Securities§ — 73.

March 31, 2021 CORRESP

New York Washington Houston Palo Alto San francisco Chicago Paris London Frankfurt Brussels Milan Rome

787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 March 31, 2021 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

March 4, 2021 DEF 14A

- DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by Registrant ☒ Filed by Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential for Use of the Commission Only as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2) ☒ Definitive Proxy Statement ☐ Definitive Additional Materials ☐ Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-1

February 8, 2021 SC 13G/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 04)* FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE TOTAL RETURN FUND INC (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities)

Schedule 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 04)* FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE TOTAL RETURN FUND INC (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 338479108 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2020 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate

October 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

Total Dividends Paid

flc-nq083120 1 Shares/$ Par Value Preferred Stock & Hybrid Preferred Securities§ — 72.

May 26, 2020 CORRESP

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787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 VIA EDGAR May 26, 2020 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549-4720 Re: Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Fund Incorporated (PFD) (SEC File No.

April 29, 2020 NPORT-EX

Total Dividends Paid

flc-nq022920 1 Shares/$ Par Value Preferred Stock & Hybrid Preferred Securities§ — 73.

March 5, 2020 DEF 14A

FLC / Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Inc. DEF 14A - - DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by Registrant ☒ Filed by Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential for Use of the Commission Only as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2) ☒ Definitive Proxy Statement ☐ Definitive Additional Materials ☐ Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-1

February 14, 2020 SC 13G/A

FLC / Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Inc. / BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ - NONE Passive Investment

Schedule 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 03)* FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE TOTAL RETURN FUND INC (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 338479108 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2019 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate

October 24, 2019 NPORT-EX

FLC / Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Inc. NPORT-EX - -

flc-nq083119 1 Shares/$ Par Value Preferred Stock & Hybrid Preferred Securities§ — 75.

April 29, 2019 N-Q

Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated N-Q

flc-nq022819 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21380 Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 720 Pasadena, CA 91101 (Address of princi

April 29, 2019 EX-99.CERT

Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto.

Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated N-Q EX 99 CERT Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, R.

March 12, 2019 DEF 14A

FLC / Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Inc. DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by Registrant ☒ Filed by Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential for Use of the Commission Only as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2) ☒ Definitive Proxy Statement ☐ Definitive Additional Materials ☐ Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-1

February 13, 2019 SC 13G/A

FLC / Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Inc. / BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ - NONE Passive Investment

Schedule 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 02)* FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE TOTAL RETURN FUND INC (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 338479108 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2018 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate

October 26, 2018 EX-99.CERT

Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto.

Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated N-Q EX 99 CERT Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, R.

October 26, 2018 N-Q

Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated N-Q

flc-nq083118 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21380 Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 720 Pasadena, CA 91101 (Address of princi

April 27, 2018 EX-99.CERT

Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto.

Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated N-Q EX 99 CERT Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, R.

April 27, 2018 N-Q

Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated N-Q

flc-nq022818 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21380 Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 720 Pasadena, CA 91101 (Address of princi

March 6, 2018 DEF 14A

FLC / Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Inc. DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by Registrant [X] Filed by Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential for Use of the Commission Only as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant t

February 13, 2018 SC 13G/A

FLC / Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Inc. / BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ - NONE Passive Investment

Schedule 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 01)* FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE TOTAL RETURN FUND INC (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 338479108 (CUSIP Number) December 29, 2017 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate

October 24, 2017 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

302 Certifications Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, R.

October 24, 2017 N-Q

Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc - FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED

Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

September 15, 2017 CORRESP

PFD / Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Income Fund, Inc. ESP

September 14, 2017 Kathy Churko Senior Staff Accountant U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management Office of Disclosure and Review 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Income Fund Incorporated (PFD) (SEC File No. 811-06179) Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Income Opportunity Fund Incorporated (PFO) (SEC File No. 811-06495) Flaherty & C

July 28, 2017 EX-99.77C VOTES

EX-99.77C VOTES

ITEM 77C Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated Meeting of Shareholders On April 19, 2017, the Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders for the purpose of electing Directors of the Fund.

April 28, 2017 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

302 Certifications Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, R.

April 28, 2017 N-Q

Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc - FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED

Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 10, 2017 DEF 14A

Flaherty & Crumrine DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by Registrant [X] Filed by Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential for Use of the Commission Only as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant t

February 14, 2017 SC 13G

FLC / Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Inc. / BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ - NONE Passive Investment

Schedule 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. n/a )* FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE TOTAL RETURN FUND INC (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 338479108 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2016 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designa

January 31, 2017 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 - JOINT FILING AGREEMENT The undersigned hereby agree that they are filing this statement jointly pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1). Each of them is responsible for the timely filing of such Schedule 13G and any amendments thereto, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning such person contained therein; but none of them is responsible for the complete

January 31, 2017 SC 13G/A

FLC / Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Inc. / FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS LP - AMENDED SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES* SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4)* Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated - (Name of Issuer) Common - (Title of Class of Securities) 338479108 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2016 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate t

January 20, 2017 8-K

Other Events

FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

October 27, 2016 N-Q

Flaherty & Crumrine FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21380 Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 720 Pasadena, CA 91101 (Address of principal executive

October 27, 2016 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

302 Certifications Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, R.

July 28, 2016 EX-99.77C VOTES

EX-99.77C VOTES

ITEM 77C Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated Meeting of Shareholders On April 20, 2016, the Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders for the purpose of electing Directors of the Fund.

April 28, 2016 N-Q

Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

April 28, 2016 EX-99.CERT

Certifications

302 Certifications Certifications I, R. Eric Chadwick, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were mad

March 7, 2016 DEF 14A

Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by Registrant [X] Filed by Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential for Use of the Commission Only as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant t

January 29, 2016 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated (the "Fund"), as of and for the year ended November 30, 2015, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting

January 29, 2016 EX-99.77Q2 ITEM 405

EX-99.77Q2 ITEM 405

Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated ("FLC") Exhibit 77 Q(2) Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act 1940, as amended require each Fund's directors and executive officers, certain persons affiliated with Flaherty & Crumrine Incorporated ("FCI") and persons who beneficially own more than 10% of a registered class of each Fund's securities to file reports of ownership and changes of ownership with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the New York Stock Exchange and to furnish each Fund with copies of such forms they file.

January 8, 2016 SC 13G/A

FLC / Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Inc. / FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS LP - AMENDED SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES* SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated - (Name of Issuer) Common - (Title of Class of Securities) 338479108 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2015 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate t

January 8, 2016 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 - JOINT FILING AGREEMENT The undersigned hereby agree that they are filing this statement jointly pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1). Each of them is responsible for the timely filing of such Schedule 13G and any amendments thereto, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning such person contained therein; but none of them is responsible for the complete

January 8, 2016 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 - JOINT FILING AGREEMENT The undersigned hereby agree that they are filing this statement jointly pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1). Each of them is responsible for the timely filing of such Schedule 13G and any amendments thereto, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning such person contained therein; but none of them is responsible for the complete

November 13, 2015 8-K

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): November 13, 2015 FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-21380 13-4258227 (State or other jurisdiction

October 29, 2015 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

302 Certifications Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, R.

October 29, 2015 N-Q

Flaherty & Crumrine FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21380 Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 720 Pasadena, CA 91101 (Address of principal executive

October 29, 2015 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

302 Certifications Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, R.

July 29, 2015 EX-99.77C VOTES

EX-99.77C VOTES

EXHIBIT 77C FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (the "Fund") Meeting of Shareholders On April 21, 2015, the Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders for the purpose of electing Directors of the Fund.

June 4, 2015 8-K

Flaherty & Crumrine CURRENT REPORT (Current Report/Significant Event)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): June 4, 2015 FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-21380 13-4258227 (State or other jurisdiction of (C

April 28, 2015 N-Q

Flaherty & Crumrine FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21380 Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 720 Pasadena, CA 91101 (Address of principal executive

April 28, 2015 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

EX-99.CERT 2 d875294dex99cert.htm 302 CERTIFICATIONS Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, R. Eric Chadwick, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a

April 23, 2015 8-K

Flaherty & Crumrine CURRENT REPORT (Current Report/Significant Event)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): April 21, 2015 FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-21380 13-4258227 (State or other jurisdiction of

April 23, 2015 EX-99.1

DFP, FFC AND FLC ANNOUNCE RESULTS OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS

DFP, FFC AND FLC ANNOUNCE RESULTS OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS PASADENA, CALIFORNIA ? April 21, 2015 The Boards of Directors of Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred and Income Fund Incorporated (NYSE: DFP), Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Securities Income Fund Incorporated (NYSE: FFC) and Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated (NYSE: FLC) today elected the following new officers of the funds.

March 9, 2015 DEF 14A

Flaherty & Crumrine DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by Registrant [X] Filed by Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential for Use of the Commission Only as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant t

February 17, 2015 SC 13G/A

FLC / Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Inc. / GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC - SCHEDULE 13G AMENDMENT FILING Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 7)* Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 338479108 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2014** (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to d

February 2, 2015 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 - JOINT FILING AGREEMENT The undersigned hereby agree that they are filing this statement jointly pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1). Each of them is responsible for the timely filing of such Schedule 13G and any amendments thereto, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning such person contained therein; but none of them is responsible for the complete

February 2, 2015 SC 13G/A

FLC / Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Inc. / FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS LP - AMENDED SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES* SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc. - (Name of Issuer) Common - (Title of Class of Securities) 338479108 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2014 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule

October 29, 2014 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

EX-99.CERT 2 d779220dex99cert.htm 302 CERTIFICATIONS Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Donald F. Crumrine, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state

October 29, 2014 N-Q

Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc - FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21380 Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 720 Pasadena, CA 91101 (Address of principal executive

July 29, 2014 EX-99.77C VOTES

EX-99.77C VOTES

EXHIBIT 77C FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (the "Fund") Meeting of Shareholders On April 17, 2014, the Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting") for the purpose of electing Directors of the Fund ("Proposal 1").

May 23, 2014 CORRESP

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Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated May 23, 2014 Christina DiAngelo Senior Staff Accountant U.

April 28, 2014 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

302 Certifications Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Donald F.

April 28, 2014 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED

N-Q 1 d679465dnq.htm FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21380 Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 301 E. Colorado

March 21, 2014 DEF 14A

- DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by Registrant [X] Filed by Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential for Use of the Commission Only as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant t

March 21, 2014 CORRESP

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787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 March 21, 2014 VIA EDGAR Ms.

March 21, 2014 CORRESP

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787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 March 21, 2014 VIA EDGAR Ms.

March 10, 2014 SC 13G/A

FLC / Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Inc. / FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS LP - AMENDED SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES* SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc. - (Name of Issuer) Common - (Title of Class of Securities) 338479108 - (CUSIP Number) February 28, 2014 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule

March 10, 2014 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 - JOINT FILING AGREEMENT The undersigned hereby agree that they are filing this statement jointly pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1). Each of them is responsible for the timely filing of such Schedule 13G and any amendments thereto, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning such person contained therein; but none of them is responsible for the complete

March 6, 2014 PRE 14A

- PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by Registrant [X] Filed by Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: [X] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential for Use of the Commission Only as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2) [ ] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant t

March 6, 2014 CORRESP

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787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 VIA EDGAR March 5, 2014 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549-4720 Re: Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Income Fund Incorporated (“PFD”) Investment Company Act File Number 811-06179 Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Income Opportunity Fund Incorporated (“PFO”) Investment Company Act File Numb

February 13, 2014 SC 13G/A

FLC / Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Inc. / GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC - SCHEDULE 13G HOLDINGS REPORT AMENDMENT Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 6)* Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 338479108 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2013** (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to d

January 7, 2014 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 - JOINT FILING AGREEMENT The undersigned hereby agree that they are filing this statement jointly pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1). Each of them is responsible for the timely filing of such Schedule 13G and any amendments thereto, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning such person contained therein; but none of them is responsible for the complete

January 7, 2014 SC 13G

FLC / Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Inc. / FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS LP - SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES* SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc. - (Name of Issuer) Common - (Title of Class of Securities) 338479108 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2013 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule p

October 28, 2013 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

EX-99.CERT 2 d579268dex99cert.htm 302 CERTIFICATIONS Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Donald F. Crumrine, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state

October 28, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED

N-Q 1 d579268dnq.htm FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21380 Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 301 E. Colorado

July 26, 2013 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

Amendment to the Amended and Restated Bylaws dated January 22, 2013

EXHIBIT 77Q1(a) FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE TOTAL RETURN INCOME FUND INCORPORATED (the "Fund") At the January 22, 2013 Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Fund, the Board approved changing the Fund's name from "Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated" to "Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated".

July 26, 2013 EX-99.77C VOTES

EX-99.77C VOTES

EXHIBIT 77C FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (the "Fund") Meeting of Shareholders On April 18, 2013, the Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting") for the following purpose: election of Directors of the Fund ("Proposal 1").

April 29, 2013 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

EX-99.CERT 2 d495480dex99cert.htm 302 CERTIFICATIONS Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Donald F. Crumrine, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state

April 29, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED

Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 7, 2013 DEF 14A

- DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by Registrant [X] Filed by Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential for Use of the Commission Only as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant t

February 14, 2013 SC 13G/A

FLC / Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Inc. / GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC - SCHEDULE 13G HOLDINGS REPORT AMENDMENT Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 5)* Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 338479108 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2012** (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to d

October 30, 2012 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Section 302 Certifications Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Donald F.

October 30, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED

Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

July 25, 2012 EX-99.77C VOTES

EX-99.77C VOTES

EXHIBIT 77C FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (the "Fund") Meeting of Shareholders On April 19, 2012, the Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting") for the following purposes: (i) election of Directors of the Fund ("Proposal 1") and (ii) to approve a change to the Fund's fundamental investment policy regarding concentration of investments ("Proposal 2").

April 27, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED

Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

April 27, 2012 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Section 302 Certifications Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Donald F.

March 8, 2012 DEFR14A

- DEFINITIVE REVISED PROXY SOLICITING MATERIALS

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by Registrant [X] Filed by Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential for Use of the Commission Only as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant t

March 6, 2012 CORRESP

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1875 K Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20006-1238 Tel: 202 303 1000 Fax: 202 303 2000 March 6, 2012 VIA EDGAR Ms. Karen Rosotto U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549-4644 Re: Comments to Preliminary Proxy Materials for Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Income Fund Incorporated, Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Income Opportunity Fund Incorporated, Flaherty & Crumrine/C

March 6, 2012 DEF 14A

- DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by Registrant [X] Filed by Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential for Use of the Commission Only as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant t

February 16, 2012 PRE 14A

- PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by Registrant [X] Filed by Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: [X] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential for Use of the Commission Only as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2) [ ] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant t

February 3, 2012 SC 13G/A

FLC / Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Inc. / GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. - FLC Passive Investment

OMB APPROVAL OMB Number: 3235-0145 Expires: December 31, 2005 Estimated average burden hours per response.

October 28, 2011 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

EX-99.CERT 2 w84067aexv99wcert.htm EX-99.CERT Exhibit 99.CERT Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Donald F. Crumrine, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fac

October 28, 2011 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21380 Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Retu

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21380 Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 720 Pasadena, CA 91101 (Address of principal

July 27, 2011 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE FUNDS Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund EXHIBIT TO ITEM 77Q1 Policies with respect to security investments The Investment Policy Modification is incorporated by reference in Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Form Type 8-K, dated February 3, 2011 (Accession No. 0000950123-11-008742).

July 27, 2011 EX-99.77D POLICIES

EX-99.77D POLICIES

FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND EXHIBIT TO ITEM 77D INVESTMENT POLICY MODIFICATION On February 3, 2011 the Fund announced the following changes to its investment policies.

July 27, 2011 EX-99.77C VOTES

EX-99.77C VOTES

EXHIBIT 77C FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (the "Fund") Meeting of Shareholders On April 15, 2011, the Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting") for the following purpose: election of Directors of the Fund.

May 3, 2011 CORRESP

CORRESP

(GRAPHIC) May 3, 2011 Christina DiAngelo Senior Staff Accountant U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management Office of Disclosure and Review 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Income Fund Incorporated (PFD) (SEC File No. 811-06179) Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Income Opportunity Fund Incorporated (PFO) (SEC File No. 811-06495) Fla

April 26, 2011 N-Q

FORM N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21380 Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 720 Pasadena, CA 91101 (Address of principal

April 26, 2011 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Donald F.

February 24, 2011 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by Registrant þ Filed by Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential for Use of the Commission Only as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2) þ Definitive Proxy Statement o Definitive Additional Materials o Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-1

February 3, 2011 8-K

Other Events

8-K 1 g07724e8vk.htm FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): February 3, 2011 Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland (State or ot

January 28, 2011 SC 13G/A

OMB APPROVAL

OMB APPROVAL OMB Number: 3235-0145 Expires: December 31, 2005 Estimated average burden hours per response.

October 27, 2010 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

EXHIBIT 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Donald F. Crumrine, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary t

October 27, 2010 N-Q

N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21380 Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 720 Pasadena, CA 91101 (Address of principal

July 28, 2010 EX-99.77C VOTES

EX-99.77C VOTES

EXHIBIT 77C FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (the "Fund") Meeting of Shareholders On April 22, 2010, the Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting") for the following purpose: election of Directors of the Fund ("Proposal 1").

July 12, 2010 SC 13G/A

AM MS EXIT

- OMB APPROVAL - OMB Number: 3235-0145 Expires: February 28, 2009 Estimated average burden hours per response.

July 8, 2010 SC 13G/A

SC 13G/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2) Flaherty & Crumrine / Clymore Total Return Fund Inc. (FLC) - - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - - (Title of Class of Securities) 338479108 - - (CUSIP Number) June 30, 2010 - - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate bo

April 28, 2010 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Donald F.

April 28, 2010 N-Q

FLAHERTY AND CRUMRINE TOTAL RETURN FUND NQ

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21380 Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 720 Pasadena, CA 91101 (Address of principal

February 25, 2010 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by Registrant ? Filed by Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential for Use of the Commission Only as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2) ? Definitive Proxy Statement o Definitive Additional Materials o Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-1

February 12, 2010 SC 13G

AM INITIAL VK 1901

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February 12, 2010 SC 13G/A

ST-EXIT-MS&CO

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January 25, 2010 SC 13G/A

FLC

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January 15, 2010 SC 13G/A

SC 13G/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) Flaherty & Crumrine / Clymore Total Return Fund Inc. (FLC) - - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - - (Title of Class of Securities) 338479108 - - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2009 - - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriat

October 28, 2009 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Donald F.

October 28, 2009 N-Q

FLC NQ 0809

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21380 Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 720 Pasadena, CA 91101 (Address of principal

July 29, 2009 EX-99.77C VOTES

EX-99.77C VOTES

EXHIBIT 77C FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (the "Fund") On April 21, 2009, the Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting") for the following purpose: election of Directors of the Fund ("Proposal 1").

April 28, 2009 N-Q

WRAPPER WITH QUARTERLY INSERTED

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21380 Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 720 Pasadena, CA 91101 (Address of principal

April 28, 2009 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Donald F.

March 10, 2009 SC 13G/A

ST - AMENDMENT - MS&CO

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February 25, 2009 DEF 14A

- FLAHERTY FLC DEF14A 0209

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by Registrant [X] Filed by Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential for Use of the Commission Only as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant t

February 25, 2009 COVER

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February 23, 2009 SC 13G

SC 13G

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.2)* Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title and Class of Securities) 338479108 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2008 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the

February 11, 2009 SC 13G/A

FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE / CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND

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February 11, 2009 PRE 14A

PROXY STATEMENT

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by Registrant [X] Filed by Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: [X] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential for Use of the Commission Only as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2) [ ] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant t

February 11, 2009 SC 13G/A

AMEND. NO. 1 TO STATEMENT OF ACQUISITION OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated - - (Name of Issuer) Auction Rate Preferred - - (Title of Class of Securities) 338479207 (See Item 2(e)) - - (CUSIP Number) January 30, 2009 - - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this State

February 11, 2009 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 - JOINT FILING AGREEMENT The undersigned hereby agree that they are filing this statement jointly pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1). Each of them is responsible for the timely filing of such Schedule 13G and any amendments thereto, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning such person contained therein; but none of them is responsible for the complete

February 10, 2009 CORRESP

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February 5, 2009 SC 13G

SC 13G

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Flaherty & Crumrine / Clymore Total Return Fund Inc. (FLC) - - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - - (Title of Class of Securities) 338479108 - - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2008 - - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate

January 29, 2009 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EXHIBIT 77Q1(a)(3) FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (the "Fund") AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED Articles 6.

January 29, 2009 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EXHIBIT 77Q1(a)(1) FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (the "Fund") ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT OF FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated, a Maryland corporation (hereinafter the "Corporation"), hereby certifies to the State Department of Assessments and Taxation that: FIRST: The Articles Supplementa

January 29, 2009 EX-99.77C VOTES

EX-99.77C VOTES

EXHIBIT 77C FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (the "Fund") On April 18, 2008, the Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting") for the following purpose: election of Directors of the Fund ("Proposal 1").

January 29, 2009 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EXHIBIT 77Q1(a)(2) FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (the "Fund") ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT OF FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated, a Maryland corporation (hereinafter the "Corporation"), hereby certifies to the State Department of Assessments and Taxation that: FIRST: The Articles Supplementa

January 12, 2009 SC 13G

ST - INITIAL - MS&CO

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January 12, 2009 SC 13G

STATEMENT OF ACQUISITION OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Inc - - (Name of Issuer) Auction Rate Preferred Stock - - (Title of Class of Securities) 338479207 - - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2008 - - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appr

October 28, 2008 N-Q

FLAHERTY TOTAL RETURN FUND

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21380 - FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED - - (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 720 PASADENA, CA 91101 - - (Address of

October 28, 2008 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Donald F.

July 29, 2008 EX-99.77C VOTES

EX-99.77C VOTES

EXHIBIT 77C FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (the "Fund") On April 18, 2008, the Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting") for the following purpose: election of Directors of the Fund ("Proposal 1").

July 29, 2008 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EXHIBIT 77Q1(a)(1) FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (the "Fund") ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT OF FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated, a Maryland corporation (hereinafter the "Corporation"), hereby certifies to the State Department of Assessments and Taxation that: FIRST: The Articles Supplementa

July 29, 2008 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EXHIBIT 77Q1(a)(2) FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (the "Fund") ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT OF FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated, a Maryland corporation (hereinafter the "Corporation"), hereby certifies to the State Department of Assessments and Taxation that: FIRST: The Articles Supplementa

July 29, 2008 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EXHIBIT 77Q1(a)(3) FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (the "Fund") AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED Articles 6.

May 5, 2008 EX-99

EX-99

EX-99 2 press.txt PRESS RELEASE [GRAPHIC OMITTED] FFC & FLC ANNOUNCE NEW FINANCING ARRANGEMENT TO REDEEM MAJORITY OF OUTSTANDING AUCTION PREFERRED SHARES PASADENA, CALIFORNIA & LISLE, ILLINOIS - May 1, 2008 Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Preferred Securities Income Fund Incorporated (NYSE: FFC) and Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated (NYSE:FLC) announced that they have secure

May 5, 2008 8-K

Current Report

- - UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): MAY 1, 2008 FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) MARYLAND 333-106393 13-4258227 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification Number) 301 E.

April 25, 2008 N-Q

FLAHERTY FLC NQ 0208

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21380 - Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated - - (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 720 Pasadena, CA 91101 - - (Address of

April 25, 2008 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Donald F.

February 19, 2008 DEF 14A

FLAHERTY FLC DEF14A 0208

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by Registrant [X] Filed by Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential for Use of the Commission Only as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant t

February 15, 2008 SC 13G

SC 13G

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.2)* Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title and Class of Securities) 338479108 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2007 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the

February 14, 2008 SC 13G/A

AM - GETOUT - VK 1901

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January 31, 2008 SC 13G

FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND

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October 23, 2007 N-Q

FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RET 8-07

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21380 Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated - (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 720 Pasadena, CA 91101 - (Address of princi

October 23, 2007 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Donald F.

July 27, 2007 EX-99.77C VOTES

EX-99.77C VOTES

EXHIBIT 77C FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (the "Fund") On April 20, 2007, the Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") for the following purpose: election of Directors of the Fund ("Proposal 1").

April 24, 2007 N-Q

FLC NQ

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21380 - FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED - - (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 720 PASADENA, CA 91101 - - (Address of

April 24, 2007 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Donald F.

April 19, 2007 SC 13G

SC 13G

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title and Class of Securities) 338479108 (CUSIP Number) March 23, 2007 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the ru

February 16, 2007 DEF 14A

FLC DEF 14A 02/07

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by Registrant [X] Filed by Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential for Use of the Commission Only as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant t

February 15, 2007 SC 13G

AM - INITIAL - VK

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October 20, 2006 N-Q

FLC NQ 0806

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21380 FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED - (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 720 PASADENA, CA 91101 - (Address of princi

October 20, 2006 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Donald F.

July 25, 2006 EX-99.77C VOTES

EX-99.77C VOTES

EXHIBIT 77C FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (the Fund) On April 21, 2006, the Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the Meeting) for the following purpose: election of Directors of the Fund (Proposal 1).

July 25, 2006 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EXHIBIT 77Q1(a) FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (the Fund) AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED NAME OF COMPANY, LOCATION OF OFFICES AND SEAL.

April 21, 2006 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Donald F.

April 21, 2006 N-Q

TOTAL RETURN NQ

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21380 - FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED - - (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 720 PASADENA, CA 91101 - - (Address of

February 21, 2006 DEF 14A

FLC DEF14A 021706

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by Registrant [X] Filed by Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential for Use of the Commission Only as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant t

October 24, 2005 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Donald F.

October 24, 2005 N-Q

FLAHERTY FLC NQ 08/31/05

N-Q 1 nq.txt FLAHERTY FLC NQ 08/31/05 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21380 - FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED - (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 720

July 22, 2005 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EXHIBIT 77Q1(a)(3) FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (the "Fund") AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED BYLAW-ONE: NAME OF COMPANY, LOCATION OF OFFICES AND SEAL.

July 22, 2005 EX-99.77C VOTES

EX-99.77C VOTES

EX-99.77C VOTES 6 ex77c.txt EXHIBIT 77C FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (the "Fund") On April 21, 2005, the Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders to elect two Directors of the Fund ("Proposal 1"), and to approve an amendment to the Fund's Articles Supplementary Establishing and Fixing the Rights and Preferences of Auction Preferred Stock ("Articles Supplementary"

July 22, 2005 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EXHIBIT 77Q1(a)(1) FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (the "Fund") ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT OF FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated, a Maryland corporation (hereinafter the "Corporation"), hereby certifies to the State Department of Assessments and Taxation that: FIRST: The Articles Supplementary Establishing and Fixing the Rights and Preferences of Auction Market Preferred Stock of the Corporation, filed with the Maryland State of Department of Assessments and Taxation on October 29, 2003 is hereby amended as follows: by adding the following subsection 4(b)(v) to Part I thereof: "(v) Terms of Office of Certain Directors to Terminate.

July 22, 2005 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EXHIBIT 77Q1(b) FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE PREFERRED SECURITIES INCOME FUND INCORPORATED (the "Fund") Investment Policy Modifications Summary of Risks and Benefits At their January 21, 2005 meeting (the "Meeting"), the Fund's Board of Directors (the "Board") approved the use of interest rate swaps, swap futures and Eurodollar futures contracts for interest rate hedging purposes.

July 22, 2005 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EXHIBIT 77Q1(a)(3) FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (the "Fund") AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED BYLAW-ONE: NAME OF COMPANY, LOCATION OF OFFICES AND SEAL.

July 22, 2005 EX-99.77C VOTES

EX-99.77C VOTES

EXHIBIT 77C FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (the "Fund") On April 21, 2005, the Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders to elect two Directors of the Fund ("Proposal 1"), and to approve an amendment to the Fund's Articles Supplementary Establishing and Fixing the Rights and Preferences of Auction Preferred Stock ("Articles Supplementary") relating to the term of office of certain Directors ("Proposal 2").

July 22, 2005 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

Articles Supplementary dated May 25, 2005

EXHIBIT 77Q1(a)(2) FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (the "Fund") FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED ARTICLES SUPPLEMENTARY Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated, a Maryland corporation having its principal office in Baltimore City, Maryland (hereinafter called the "Corporation"), hereby certifies to the Maryland State Depart

July 22, 2005 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EXHIBIT 77Q1(a)(1) FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (the "Fund") ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT OF FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated, a Maryland corporation (hereinafter the "Corporation"), hereby certifies to the State Department of Assessments and Taxation that: FIRST: The Articles Supplementary Establishing and Fixing the Rights and Preferences of Auction Market Preferred Stock of the Corporation, filed with the Maryland State of Department of Assessments and Taxation on October 29, 2003 is hereby amended as follows: by adding the following subsection 4(b)(v) to Part I thereof: "(v) Terms of Office of Certain Directors to Terminate.

July 22, 2005 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EXHIBIT 77Q1(a)(2) FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (the "Fund") FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED ARTICLES SUPPLEMENTARY Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated, a Maryland corporation having its principal office in Baltimore City, Maryland (hereinafter called the "Corporation"), hereby certifies to the Maryland State Depart

July 22, 2005 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EXHIBIT 77Q1(b) FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (the "Fund") Investment Policy Modifications Summary of Risks and Benefits At their January 21, 2005 meeting (the "Meeting"), the Fund's Board of Directors (the "Board") approved the use of interest rate swaps, swap futures and Eurodollar futures contracts for interest rate hedging purposes.

April 19, 2005 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Donald F.

April 19, 2005 N-Q

FLAHERTY TOTAL RETURN FLC NQ 02/05

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21380 FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED - (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 720 PASADENA, CA 91101 - (Address of princi

February 17, 2005 DEF 14A

FLC DEF14A 02/17/05

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by Registrant [X] Filed by Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential for Use of the Commission Only as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant t

February 4, 2005 PRE 14A

FLC PRE14A 2/05

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by Registrant [X] Filed by Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: [X] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential for Use of the Commission Only as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2) [ ] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant t

October 21, 2004 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Donald F.

October 21, 2004 N-Q

FLC TOTAL RETURN QTR NQ 8/31/04

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21380 FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED - (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 720 PASADENA, CA 91101 - (Address of princi

July 30, 2004 EX-99.77C VOTES

FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED

EX-99.77C VOTES 3 flc77c.htm PROXY VOTE EXHIBIT 77C FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (the "Fund") On April 23, 2004, the Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") to elect six Directors of the Fund ("Proposal 1"). In the election for Directors to represent holders of the Auction Market Preferred Stock ("AMPS"), a quorum was not present at the Meeting.

July 30, 2004 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED

EXHIBIT 77Q1b FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (the "Fund") Change in the Percentage of Foreign Securities The Fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets in the securities, other than money market securities, of companies organized or having their principal place of business outside the United States.

February 17, 2004 DEF 14A

FC TOTAL RETURN DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by Registrant [X] Filed by Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential for Use of the Commission Only as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant t

February 5, 2004 PRE 14A

F&C TOTAL RETURN PROXY

SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by Registrant [X] Filed by Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: [X] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential for Use of the Commission Only as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2) [ ] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant t

January 30, 2004 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

The Board of Directors and Shareholders

The Board of Directors and Shareholders Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated for the period from August 29, 2003 to November 30, 2003, we considered its internal control, including control activities for safeguarding securities, in order to determine our auditing procedures for the purpose of expressing our opinion on the financial statements and to comply with the requirements of Form N-SAR, not to provide assurance on internal control.

January 30, 2004 EX-99.77I NEW SECUR

TERMS OF NEW OR AMENDED SECURITIES

EXHIBIT 77(i) EXHIBIT 77I TERMS OF NEW OR AMENDED SECURITIES FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (the "Fund") On October 29, 2003, the Fund issued 5,140 auction market preferred shares (2,570 shares of Series T7 and 2,570 shares of Series W28).

January 30, 2004 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED

EXHIBIT 77(Q1) FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED ARTICLES SUPPLEMENTARY ESTABLISHING AND FIXING THE RIGHTS AND PREFERENCES OF AUCTION MARKET PREFERRED STOCK Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated (the "Fund"), a Maryland corporation having its principal Maryland office in the City of Baltimor

January 30, 2004 EX-99.77Q2 ITEM 405

FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED

EX-99.77Q2 ITEM 405 4 flcexhibitthree.htm EXHIBIT 77(Q2) FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED David Gale, a Director of the Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated (the "Fund"), filed one late Form 4 with respect to one transaction: a purchase of 1,000 shares of the Fund's Common Stock during the initial offering of the Fund's Common Stock on August 29, 2

January 29, 2004 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

The Board of Directors and Shareholders

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR 3 flcnsarletter.htm The Board of Directors and Shareholders Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated for the period from August 29, 2003 to November 30, 2003, we considered its internal control, including control activities for safeg

January 29, 2004 EX-99.77I NEW SECUR

TERMS OF NEW OR AMENDED SECURITIES

EX-99.77I NEW SECUR 4 flcexhibittwo.htm EXHIBIT 77I TERMS OF NEW OR AMENDED SECURITIES FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (the "Fund") On October 29, 2003, the Fund issued 5,140 auction market preferred shares (2,570 shares of Series T7 and 2,570 shares of Series W28). The Articles Supplementary Establishing and Fixing the Rights and Preferences of Auction Market Preferred

August 8, 2003 8-A12B

Registration Statement on Form 8-A

FORM 8-A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 - FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 - FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND INCORPORATED (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland (State of incorporation or organization) (IRS Employer Identification

June 23, 2003 N-8A

Registration Statement on Form 8-A

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-8A NOTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 8(a) OF THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 The undersigned investment company hereby notifies the Securities and Exchange Commission that it registers under and pursuant to the provisions of Section 8(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and in connection with such notific

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