The rates on qualified dividends range from 0 to 23.8%. To qualify for the qualified dividend rate, the payee must own the stock for a long enough time, generally 60 days for common stock and 90 days for preferred stock. To qualify for the qualified dividend rate, the dividend must also be paid by a corporation in the U.S. or with certain ties to the U.S.
Expedited Passport Service. Expedited processing is an optional service available to those who cannot wait 4 to 6 weeks to get a passport. The estimated time to expedite an application by mail or through an application acceptance facility is 2 to 3 weeks.
The State Department offers expedited service for an extra $60 per document; the wait time for an expedited passport is two to three weeks. Really in a hurry? If you need your document in less than two weeks, youâll likely need to apply in person at a regional passport agency; the closest to Cleveland is in Detroit. For information: 1-877-487-2778.