Who Pays Taxes on Earnings Distributed as Dividends

question 12

Multiple Choice

Who pays taxes on earnings distributed as dividends?

• A) The issuing corporation
• B) The shareholder receiving the dividend
• C) Both the issuing corporation and the shareholder
• D) Neither the issuing corporation nor the shareholder

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