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question 47

Multiple Choice

Use the information for the question(s) below.
Consider the following tax rates: *The current tax rates are set to expire in 2008 unless Congress extends them.The tax rates shown are for financial assets held for one year.For assets held less than one year,capital gains are taxed at the ordinary income tax rate (currently 35% for the highest bracket) ;the same is true for dividends if the assets are held for less than 61 days.
-The effective dividend tax rate for a buy and hold individual investor in 2006 is closest to:

• A)0%
• B)35%
• C)15%
• D)20%

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Definitions:

Expected Cash Receipts

The anticipated amount of money a business expects to receive over a certain period, often from sales or services.

Budgeted Balance Sheet

A projection of a company's financial position at a future point in time, showing expected values for assets, liabilities, and equity.

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a business by its customers for goods or services that have been delivered but not yet paid for.

Income Tax Expense

The cost incurred by businesses or individuals due to income taxes, representing a financial charge for earnings.