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by boardwaalk 1811 days ago
The US. Where I believe cap gains taxes apply to both cap gains and dividends. Which honestly makes sense me — either you “cash out” individually or the company does it for you (to pay the dividend).

From what you say, dividends seem like a negative thing taxes-wise, so why would any company opt pay them out? I’m sure there’s some intricacy there.