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		AnthonyMouse on April 23, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Apple Announces 7 For 1 Stock Split The 20% rate only applies to qualified dividends. If you don't meet the qualifications (e.g. you don't satisfy the holding period requirements) the dividends are taxed at the higher ordinary income rate.

steveax on April 24, 2014 [–]

Depending of course on the top marginal rate of the beneficiary of the dividend.

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