Which Is the Correct Statement Regarding the Taxation of Income

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct statement regarding the taxation of income?

• A)Interest income and dividend income are both at the same rate as ordinary income under current tax law.
• B)Interest income is taxed at the same rate as ordinary income; dividend income is taxed preferentially under current tax law.
• C)Interest income, dividend income, and long-term net capital gains are all taxed at lower rates than ordinary income under current tax law.
• D)Interest income and long-term net capital gains are both taxed preferentially while dividend income is taxed at the same rate as ordinary income under current tax law.

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