> The only dividends that can get taxed like capital gains are qualified dividends and they’re very rare
"A dividend is considered qualified if the shareholder has held a stock for more than 60 days in the 121-day period that began 60 days before the ex-dividend date."[1]
I don't know where you got the idea that they're rare. You literally have to hold a US stock for a few months and any dividends from it are qualified.
> How does that fit in your theory?
That Elon Musk's impulsive behavior makes for bad tax planning? I hope I never get into a situation where my poor decisions create an $11b tax bill for me.
"A dividend is considered qualified if the shareholder has held a stock for more than 60 days in the 121-day period that began 60 days before the ex-dividend date."[1]
I don't know where you got the idea that they're rare. You literally have to hold a US stock for a few months and any dividends from it are qualified.
> How does that fit in your theory?
That Elon Musk's impulsive behavior makes for bad tax planning? I hope I never get into a situation where my poor decisions create an $11b tax bill for me.
1. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/q/qualifieddividend.asp