JulieS
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Yes, the negative number in box 7 is the cause of the error. That amount is foreign taxes paid and should not be negative.

 

You will need to look in the details of your 1099-DIV, or call the company that issued the form. If $7.60 in foreign tax was paid, it should be entered as a positive number.

 

 

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