For those payments you receive that are qualified dividends, the maximum rate of tax you will pay is 15 percent, while many taxpayers may even qualify to receive the dividends tax free. This is because the law taxes qualified dividends using the same rates that apply to net capital gains. As a result, youâll pay a 15-percent tax on qualified dividends only if the taxable income you report puts you in the 25-percent tax bracket or higher. If your tax bracket is lower, you receive the qualified dividends tax free.
What to Expect for Refunds in 2015. The IRS issues more than 9 out of 10 refunds in less than 21 days. However, itâs possible your tax return may require additional review and take longer. The easiest way to check your refund status is by using our automated tools. Whereâs My Refund? has the most up to date information available about your refund.
Filing a return through the mail is, of course, the slower of the two processes. For those who mail their federal return, the IRS will remit a tax refund within six weeks after they have been received the completed return. If you file electronically, you should receive your tax refund within three weeks.The IRS allows two options for receiving a federal tax refund: paper check sent via the mail, or an electronic funds transfer (also called a direct deposit).The direct deposit method, not surprisingly, is always the quicker option.f you would rather check the refund status by phone, you may call 1-800-829-1954. The IRS asks that you wait 3 days after filing electronically, or 3 weeks after mailing a return before checking for a status update.