Qualified dividends are included in total ordinary dividends. On a 1099-DIV box 1b, qualified dividends, shows how much of the ordinary dividends in box 1a are qualified. On Form 1040, line 3a, qualified dividends, is the sum of box 1b on all of your 1099-DIV forms, and Form 1040 line 3b is the sum of box 1a on all of your 1099-DIV forms. Form 1040 line 3b includes the amount on line 3a.
