Procrastination is a silent and slow killer of savings. Everyone puts things off, of course, waiting until the last minute and then scurrying to finish a longstanding to-do list. Taken to extremes, this course pulverizes your long-term financial plans.
Dividends and interest are the two major types of income investors can receive. The distinction between dividends and interest is determined by what type or classification of investment pays the income. Dividends and interest also have different tax consequences for both the receiving parties and the paying entities.
The maximum rate of tax on qualified dividends is: 0% on any amount that otherwise would be taxed at a 10% or 15% rate. 15% on any amount that otherwise would be taxed at rates greater than 15% but less than 39.6%.ualified dividends are the ordinary dividends subject to the same 0%, 15%, or 20% maximum tax rate that applies to net capital gain. They should be shown in box 1b of the Form 1099-DIV you receive.