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.
1 If you need your passport in a hurry, you may pay for expedited service or may make an appointment with the regional passport agency if you need one in less than two weeks for international travel. 2  Allow sufficient time for processing. 3  Processing times vary; however, typical processing times run four to six weeks.