DDollar
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After you file

You have two choices.  You can file an Amended return and report the Form 1099-DIV and pay any additional tax; or, you can wait for the IRS realize you didn't include the 1099-DIV on your tax return.  for the later, the IRS will propose a change to your tax return and bill you for any additional tax plus any applicable penalty and interest.  If the amount of the dividend is small, I would wait for the IRS.