08-26-2015, 09:25 AM
(08-26-2015, 07:22 AM)Rasec Wrote: Great summary benjamen.
Why 15% for most ppl? I thought it was for everyone. Does it depend on tax brackets?
What about taxes in international stocks? How much is the % paid in dividends in international stocks?
Your tax rate on qualified dividends can be 20%, 15%, or 0%. This depends on your tax bracket, taxable income, and married versus single.
tax brackets:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rate_sched...ncome_tax)
tax on qualified dividends by tax bracket:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qualified_dividend