William Is Single and Had Salary Income from His Position

question 102

Multiple Choice

William is single and had salary income from his position as Chief Financial Officer of Zippy Bank of $450,000 putting him in the 37% marginal tax bracket.He also had $35,000 in income from the dividends on the stock of his previous employer.What tax rate will apply to William's dividend income?

• A)15%
• B)20%
• C)35%
• D)39.6%

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