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Old 11-07-2012, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by shcisamax View Post
Who knows where this will go with the negotiating on revenues and entitlements. But would be interested in hearing others thoughts on whether they believe dividend income will in actuality be taxed as ordinary income which could push the tax significantly higher and, if that happens, will the market dump dividend producing stocks for less tax sensitive investments.
I certainly don't intend on pulling my money out of the market, but I have taken a number of capital gains this year instead of waiting for next year. It can turn into a real problem for me....I am heavily invested in pipeline stocks which have been paying a "return of capital" instead of a "dividend". As such, they have been tax free. If that changes, it could certainly affect the stock price and my income.