How do I report a stock dividend if I did not get a 1099. Amount less than $5.00

[HelenaC · Accepted solution]

If this is interest income, click here.

Even though you didn't receive a 1099-DIV form, you would enter the dividend income as if you had 1099-DIV form. Enter the interest in Box 1a, Total Ordinary Dividends. If all or a portion is qualified, enter that amount in Box 1b.

1. Under the Personal tab, select Personal Income.
2. Scroll down to Interest income and select 1099-DIV
3. Enter the payer name and Box 1a, Total Ordinary Dividends.
4. Continue with the onscreen interview until complete.

OR  you may use the Jump to feature, 

Open (continue) your account and select the Take Me to My Return button on the main screen.

Search for 1099-DIV and select the Jump to link in your search results.

Answer Yes to Did you receive any dividend income?

Choose your bank or brokerage from the list to import your 1099-DIV and select Continue or manually enter your 1099-DIV  by selecting I'll type it in myself.

Follow the on screen instructions to enter your 1099-DIV.

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