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posted Apr 4, 2021 4:39:41 PM

Isn't a distinction made between long-term and short-term capital gains? Box 2a is called "Total capital gain distr." but on my statement the amount is marked long-term.

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Level 15
Apr 4, 2021 4:41:57 PM

Box 2a is for long term.

Level 15
Apr 4, 2021 4:48:05 PM

I looked it up.  1099-Div box 2a Capital Gains is long-term.  See IRS 1099-Div Instructions Page 4 box 2a

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1099div_20.pdf