2020 Instructions for Form 1099-DIV - IRS tax forms

dividend by the time you must file Form 1099-DIV, the entire payment must be reported as a dividend. See the regulations under section 6042 for a definition of dividends. Exceptions You are not required to report on Form 1099-DIV the following. 1. Taxable dividend distributions from life insurance contracts and employee stock ownership plans ... ................
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