I don't have investments or dividends typically, but last year my Credit Union had a good year and deposited over $500 in my share account as a "Special Dividend" based on a proportionality equation I don't understand. They did not send a 1099-DIV, and I don't know if the dividend is "ordinary" or "qualified" or even something I have to report. Please help.
This is not exactly a dividend. It is profit sharing from your credit union which they call dividends.
You need to report this income as Other Reportable Income.
In TurboTax, open your return and follow these steps:
This is not exactly a dividend. It is profit sharing from your credit union which they call dividends.
You need to report this income as Other Reportable Income.
In TurboTax, open your return and follow these steps: