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What does double taxation of corporate income mean? Could income ever be subject to triple taxation? Explain your answer.
Double taxation of corporate income means company paying income tax on its earnings and tax is collected from shareholders on dividend received by them as personal tax. Government is taking actions to reduce double taxation. Double taxation can also take place in different countries.
Yes, Income can also subject to triple taxation. Triple taxation occurs when (1) the parent corporation is first taxed, (2) the subsidiary corporation is then taxed on the dividends it received, and (3) the individuals who receive the final dividends are taxed again. Therefore, corporations that receive dividend income can exclude some of the dividends from its taxable income.