An Individual's Income for the Year Includes Both Dividend and Interest

question 54

Multiple Choice

An individual's income for the year includes both dividend and interest payments.Which of these statements correctly applies to that individual's tax liability?

• A) Dividends are taxed; tax on interest payments is paid at the corporate level.
• B) Interest is taxed; tax on dividend payments is paid at the corporate level.
• C) Both dividend and interest payments are taxed at the personal level.
• D) All taxes on dividend and interest payments are paid at the corporate level.

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Definitions:

Easily Divisible

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Backed by Gold

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Reserve Requirements

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