Apple Inc. (AAPL), American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC): 10 Incredible Dividend Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

10. Last, but certainly not least, the effective tax rate on corporate dividends around the globe is about as wide-ranging a figure as you’ll find anywhere. Among G-10 countries, Japan offers the lowest dividend tax rate of just 10%, while France taxes payouts the hardest at roughly 40%. If you’re looking for a true dividend safe haven, look no further than Iran. No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you, I really did say Iran. Iran does not tax dividend income, and only within the past three years began taxing capital gains.

The article 10 Incredible Dividend Facts You Probably Didn’t Know originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Sean Williams.

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