As the term is used in income tax reporting, ordinary dividends include all taxable distributions that aren’t treated as long-term capital gain. That means the number appearing in the box with this label on Form 1099-DIV can include some items that are not exactly ordinary. Qualified dividends Ever since 2003, some or all of your … Continue reading “Mutual Fund Ordinary Dividends”
The following pages offer general observations concerning mutual funds, together with details concerning the tax treatment of mutual fund dividends, distributions and allocations. Special rules that apply when you sell mutual fund shares are covered separately as part of our guide to capital gains and losses. Selling Mutual Fund Shares can fall into a number … Continue reading “Mutual Fund Tax Guide”
Mutual funds that receive capital gains normally pay them out as capital gain distributions. This page describes a rarely used alternative, in which the mutual fund retains the capital gain and pays tax on it, but makes a capital gain allocation, which passes along to its investors the tax consequences of these events. Which Is which? … Continue reading “Capital Gain Allocations”
Some mutual funds invest overseas. These funds are likely to incur foreign taxes on interest, dividends or other income. If the mutual fund meets certain requirements it can allocate this foreign tax to its shareholders, providing them with a tax benefit. If you receive a foreign tax allocation you have a choice. You can claim … Continue reading “Foreign Tax Paid”
Some mutual funds invest in Treasury securities and other obligations of the United States government. Interest received by the mutual fund will be included in the ordinary dividend you receive. This type of interest is fully taxable for federal income tax purposes, but may be exempt from state income tax. State exemption for federal interest … Continue reading “Federal Interest Dividends”
