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DJson
Level 3
April 13, 2026
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Do I need to pay capital gains on dividends that were reinvested or wait until I sale them to pay?

  • April 13, 2026
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Do I need to pay capital gains on dividends that were reinvested or wait until I sale them to pay?

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JohnB5677
Level 15
April 13, 2026

You will report the dividends in the year they occur.   

  • From an IRS point of view, you got the dividends.  
  • You could have done anything with it and chose to reinvest them.  
  • The amount will be part of the basis when you sell it.
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