Suppose James and John own a share each in a corporation facing a corporate tax rate of 50%. James and John each face marginal tax rates of 20% and 50% respectively. Suppose $2 is paid out to James and John each as dividends:
- What is the effective tax rate on James and John if the corporate and personal income tax systems are not integrated (no dividend tax credits)? Show your work.
- What is the effective tax rate on James and John dividend tax credits are allowed at the indi- vidualâs marginal tax rate? Show your work.
- What is the effective tax rate on James and John if dividend tax credits at the corporate tax rate? Show your work.