Dividend taxes can vary not just from one stock to the next, but also depending on the kind of account it is held in. The tax rates you may pay can also vary based on your tax bracket, and may change ...

Dividend tax varies by income level and whether the dividend is qualified or ordinary. Tax-deferred accounts like IRAs or 401(k)s defer dividend taxes. Qualified dividends generally offer lower tax ...

Preferred stock dividends are taxed differently than other investment income. Generally, these dividends are classified as either qualified or non-qualified. Qualified dividends are taxed at the lower ...

From David L. Hauser, Duke Energy chief financial officer: Families are struggling through historic price increases for fuel, groceries and other staples of everyday life. Congress should not add to ...

That tax edge makes preferred stocks more enticing, especially those offered by companies in the energy, utilities and banking sectors. As income products post stronger returns than in past years, the ...