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Are you a stockholder for any corporations? In some cases, stockholders can receive dividends from the corporation as property distribution. These dividends are generally paid in cash, though they may also be distributed as additional stock or property. Dividends may also be received through trusts, estates, partnerships, and associations subject to tax as either a […]

If you have income from investments you might notice a new tax. If you have regular income over a certain level and you receive investment income you may be responsible to pay this new tax, known as the Net Investment Income Tax. You will want to know a few basic rules about the new NIIT […]

If you received any income from stocks, capital gains or mutual funds during the tax year you can expect to receive a Form 1099-DIV. Below is a listing of what each box on Form 1099-DIV represents. Box 1a: This box will include the fully amount of ordinary dividend payouts. Box 1b: This box will include […]