Harrison Received a Qualified Dividend

question 156

Multiple Choice

Harrison received a qualified dividend. Without knowing any additional facts, which of the following statements is true regarding the rate at which the dividend will be taxed to Harrison?

• A) The dividend will be taxed at a 15% tax rate.
• B) The dividend will be taxed at a 20% tax rate.
• C) The entire dividend will be taxed at either 15% or the entire dividend will be taxed at 20% depending on Harrison's marginal ordinary income tax rate.
• D) None of these.

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