On one of my 1099DIV, there appears to be 3 different funds in each box, 1a, 1b, 2a etc. For the correct entry, do I total all 3 entries in each box and enter the sum?

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No, those are three different types of dividend payment. 1a is total ordinary dividends, 1b is Qualified Dividends, this amount is already included in 1a, but these dividends are taxed at a lower rate than non-qualified dividends. 2.a is Capital Gains Distributions from mutual funds. Do not total them and enter as one, enter each one separately.

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