Implied dividend tax rates?

Discussion in 'Taxes and Accounting' started by fuqs, May 31, 2018.

  1. fuqs

    fuqs

    Dividend forecasting services forecast gross dividend amounts. However, forward price drops by the net amount. Given the complexity of dividend tax regulations, it's not enough to apply a default withholding tax rate in the quotation country. It looks like a dividend tax rate is a market variable. How can I imply it so that I have good net dividend amounts in the schedule?