DavidD66
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Box 2a on Form 1099-DIV is for Capital Gain Distributions from mutual funds.  They are reported to you on Form 1099-DIV, but since they are Capital Gains they go on Schedule D of your personal tax return.  That is why TurboTax says you need to file Schedule D. 

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