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If you held a mutual fund, real estate investment trust (REIT), widely held fixed investment trust (WHFIT), widely held mortgage trust (WHMT) or unit investment trust (UIT) in 2012, we may send you a revised Tax Information Statement. Please be aware that some issuers do not make their final distribution information available until after January. See the Dividends and Distributions section of the 2012 Tax Guide.
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2012 Tax Guide
This comprehensive and informative guide can help you or your tax professional prepare your tax returns. It contains examples, explanations and illustrations from Internal Revenue Service (IRS) schedules to help you understand your Tax Information Statement.
What You Need to Know
New IRS Cost Basis
Reporting Rules
IRS changes to cost basis reporting requirements will continue to affect your federal income tax return in 2012. As of January 1, 2012, the new tax rules now extend to mutual funds, stock in eligible dividend reinvestment plans (DRPs) and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that are treated like mutual funds for tax purposes. Please remember that 2011 cost basis requirements still apply in 2012 and will apply in all future years. Learn more about Cost Basis.
Electronic Delivery (e-Delivery)
of Eligible Tax Forms
Enroll now to receive your tax documents electronically through a secure, password-protected website. When your tax documents are available, you will receive an e-mail directing you to a website where you can log in and view, download or print them. Electronic delivery is available for tax year 2010 and beyond for the following eligible tax forms: 1099‑B, 1099‑DIV, 1099‑INT, 1099‑MISC, 1099‑OID, 1099‑R, 1099‑Q, 5498 and 5498‑ESA. Your tax documents will remain available online for seven years from the date posted. For more information, view the Go Paperless section below.
Read Before You File
If you held a mutual fund, real estate investment trust (REIT), widely held fixed investment trust (WHFIT), widely held mortgage trust (WHMT) or unit investment trust (UIT) in 2012, we may send you a revised Tax Information Statement. Please be aware that some issuers do not make their final distribution information available until after January. See the Dividends and Distributions section of the 2012 Tax Guide.
Go Paperless
Electronic Delivery: More convenient, secure and flexible. When you enroll in electronic delivery (e-delivery), you can view communications such as account statements, trade confirmations, tax documents and more, online. Historical account data is available from the day you sign up, and you are making an environmentally friendly choice. Learn more