DavidD66
Expert Alumni

Investors & landlords

The non-dividend distributions should not be included in ordinary dividends.  Based on your scenario, on your 1099-DIV, you should have $100 in Box 1a, $100 in Box 1b, and $100 in Box 3.  If you have something else, there is an error on your 1099-DIV.  I would enter it the way I described.  If you receive a letter from the IRS, you can respond with the detail of the dividend activity from your 1099-Composite.   

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