SECTION 906 CERTIFICATIONS
Ralph W. Bradshaw, Principal Executive Officer, and Theresa M. Bridge, Principal Financial Officer, of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (the "Fund"), each certify to his knowledge that:
1. | The Fund's periodic report on Form N-CSR for the year ended December 31, 2022 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and |
2. | The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operation of the Fund. |
/s/ Ralph W. Bradshaw | /s/ Brian J. Lutes | ||
Ralph W. Bradshaw | Brian J. Lutes | ||
Chairman and President | Treasurer | ||
(Principal Executive Officer) | (Principal Financial Officer) | ||
February 28, 2023 | February 28, 2023 |