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The proposal to reduce the top tax rate on dividend income to 25% is not just a tax cut, it's a trump card aimed at changing the culture of investing. Currently, financial income above a certain level is combined with income from labor and taxed at up to 45%, which is a major psychological barrier to dividend investing. If the tax rate is fixed at 25%, the attractiveness of investing in high-dividend stocks will definitely increase. In particular, financial stocks such as banks, securities, and insurance have high dividend payout ratios, so there is a lot to look forward to. However, there is also the issue of the benefit being concentrated in the hands of top earners and the equity argument across industries. At the end of the day, it's important to wait to see how and when the policy is actually implemented, and to focus on companies with strong financials and a clear policy of returning money to shareholders. Rather than being swayed by tax news, use this change as an opportunity to review your own long-term dividend strategy. #dividend income #separate taxation #financial stocks #dividend investing #ant investor