Trump takes charge, assertive but untested 45th US president. WASHINGTON (AP) â Pledging emphatically to empower America's forgotten men and women, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States Friday, taking command of a riven nation facing an unpredictable era under his assertive but untested leadership.
Dividends paid by a publicly traded Canadian corporation to non-resident shareholders are subject to a 25 per cent withholding tax. The general rate of 25 per cent can be reduced if Canada has a tax treaty with the non-residentsâ country.
These are taxed at what is known as the qualified dividend tax rate, which is 5% or 15% depending upon the income tax bracket into which the investor falls. For investors with personal income tax brackets of 25% or higher, they will pay a 15% dividend tax on their qualified dividends. For investors in a lower income tax bracket, they will pay a 5% dividend tax. Qualified dividends must be paid between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2010.