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non-dividend distributions

  • September 21, 2023
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What are non-dividend distributions and where do I enter them in Turbo Tax?

 

    Best answer by Mike9241

    you mean the amount on line 3 of 1099-Div.  these are return of capital dividends which lower your tax basis in the related stock.  They are not taxable as long as they don't reduce your tax basis in the stock below zero.

    in theory, the reporting entity reduces your tax basis which you might not see until several months later on your monthly statements.  if your basis goes negative the reporting entity should report this on the 1099-B. if you don't enter the amount on line 3 no harm is done because Turbotax does not use this amount for anything. 

     

     

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    fanfare
    Level 15
    September 21, 2023

    Do you have a tax document with a dollar amount?

    If so, what is the type of the document?

     

    @barbsberg 

    fanfare
    Level 15
    September 21, 2023

    you should google it.

     

    @barbsberg 

    Mike9241
    Level 15
    Mike9241Level 15Answer
    Level 15
    September 21, 2023

    you mean the amount on line 3 of 1099-Div.  these are return of capital dividends which lower your tax basis in the related stock.  They are not taxable as long as they don't reduce your tax basis in the stock below zero.

    in theory, the reporting entity reduces your tax basis which you might not see until several months later on your monthly statements.  if your basis goes negative the reporting entity should report this on the 1099-B. if you don't enter the amount on line 3 no harm is done because Turbotax does not use this amount for anything. 

     

     

    Mike9241