My advice would be to report exactly half in each box, reporting only your share of the income. Have your ex-wife do the same. This makes the reporting a simple process. As far as the IRS, they may or may not come asking about the income, Keep a copy the 1099-DIV in your tax file.
You can also use the physical nominee process to make it clear with the IRS if you prefer:
Nominee Returns. This is how the IRS knows what you are doing.
Generally, if you receive a Form 1099 for amounts that actually belong to another person or entity, you are considered a nominee recipient. You must file a Form 1099 with the IRS (the same type of Form 1099 you received). You must also furnish a Form 1099 to each of the other owners.
File the new Form 1099 with Form 1096 (this is a transmittal for the 1099) by mailing to the Internal Revenue Service Center for your area. (Provided on the Form 1096)
- On each new Form 1099, list yourself as the payer and the other owner, as the recipient. On Form 1096, list yourself as the nominee filer, not the original payer. The nominee is responsible for filing the subsequent Forms 1099 to show the amount allocable to each owner.
The forms filed with the IRS should be the red copy so if you don't have a color printer, go to the IRS website and order the forms here:
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