Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) is one of the dividend stocks picked by financial media as investors ask whether dividend stocks are tax-efficient.
On June 4, Verizon said its board declared a quarterly dividend of 70.75 cents per outstanding share, consistent with the prior quarter’s rate
The dividend is payable August 3 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 10. Verizon shows why qualified dividend treatment and tax efficiency are not identical. The company’s common dividend is a regular corporate payout, so it can generally qualify for lower dividend tax rates when the holding-period rules are met.
But Verizon’s appeal is heavily income-oriented, meaning a larger part of the shareholder return may arrive as taxable cash rather than deferred capital gains. That can still be attractive for investors seeking income, especially when compared with ordinary-income securities, but it is not the lowest-tax form of equity return. The dividend’s usefulness depends on cash-flow coverage, balance-sheet discipline, and the investor’s own tax situation. brooke-cagle–uHVRvDr7pg-unsplash Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) provides wireless, broadband, communications, and technology services to consumers, businesses, and public-sector customers.