Multiple Choice
The dividend imputation system has encouraged Australian companies to adopt higher dividend payout ratios because:
A) tax on dividend income compared to capital gains is effectively lower for resident shareholders.
B) tax on dividend income compared to capital gains is effectively higher for resident shareholders.
C) tax on dividend income compared to capital gains is effectively no different for resident shareholders.
D) resident companies now have higher after-tax profits from which to pay dividends.
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