Assume that dividends are taxed at your marginal tax rate of 38% while capital gains are taxed at 15%. How much more will you net if you earn $1200 in capital gains than if the $1200 were dividend income?

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Assume that dividends are taxed at your marginal tax rate of 38% while capital gains are taxed at 15%. How much more will you net if you earn $1200 in capital gains than if the $1200 were dividend income?
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