Are dividends taxed at a special tax rate?

Yes. For tax years through 2008 qualified dividend income is taxed at the lower capital gain rates of 5% or 15%. There is a special bonus for taxpayers who are in the 10% and 15% ordinary income tax brackets in 2008. They will pay NO tax on their qualified dividend income for this one year only as the current tax laws stand.

 
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