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OMB NO. 154501102015 FORM 1099DIVRecipient\'s Name and Address:Box 1a. Total amount of taxable dividends and short term capitalgainsBox 1b. Shows the portion of the amount from Box 1a that may qualify for

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How to fill out 2015 form 1099-div

1. Obtain a copy of the 2015 form 1099-DIV.
2. Read the instructions provided with the form to understand the requirements and reporting guidelines.
3. Fill out the payer's information section with the name, address, and taxpayer identification number (TIN) of the organization or individual making the dividend payments.
4. Complete the recipient's information section with the name, address, and TIN of the individual or entity receiving the dividends.
5. Report the total dividends paid to the recipient in box 1a.
6. Indicate any federal income tax withheld from the dividends in box 4.
7. Provide information about any foreign tax paid by the recipient in box 6.
8. Enter any foreign country or U.S. possession to which the foreign tax relates in box 7.
9. Include any foreign source dividend income in box 10.
10. Report any cash liquidation distributions in box 11.
11. Document any noncash liquidation distributions in box 12.
12. Attach Copy B of the form to each recipient's tax return.
13. Submit Copy A of the form to the IRS along with Form 1096.
14. Retain Copy C for your own records.

Who needs 2015 form 1099-div?

1. Individuals or entities who paid dividends to recipients during the tax year 2015 and meet certain criteria need to file form 1099-DIV.
2. Corporations, partnerships, trusts, and estates may be required to issue this form if they made dividend payments of $10 or more to any individual or entity.
3. Recipients who received dividends of $10 or more from sources such as stocks, mutual funds, or real estate investment trusts must also report the income by including the form 1099-DIV with their tax return.
4. Consult the IRS guidelines or a tax professional to determine the specific requirements for your situation.

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What is form 1099-div?

Form 1099-DIV is used to report dividends and distributions received by individuals or entities during the tax year.

Who is required to file form 1099-div?

Any individual or entity that pays dividends or distributions of $10 or more during the tax year is required to file Form 1099-DIV.

How to fill out form 1099-div?

Form 1099-DIV must be filled out with the payer's information, recipient's information, and details of the dividends and distributions paid.

What is the purpose of form 1099-div?

The purpose of Form 1099-DIV is to report dividends and distributions to the IRS and the recipients for tax purposes.

What information must be reported on form 1099-div?

Form 1099-DIV must include the payer's name, address, and tax identification number, as well as the recipient's name, address, and tax identification number, and the amount of dividends and distributions paid.