Backup Withholding Rate

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Backup Withholding Rate

The percentage of dividends, interest and other investment income one must pay if one fails to properly file one's tax identification number. The IRS informs companies and persons who are subject to backup withholding; this ensures the companies and persons pay the appropriate amount in taxes.
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