Equity Residential Reports 2023 Dividend Income Tax Treatment
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Insights
The disclosure of dividend tax status by Equity Residential provides critical information for shareholders in terms of tax planning and compliance. The breakdown of ordinary dividends, qualified dividends and capital gain distributions, among other categories, has implications for individual tax liabilities. Shareholders can utilize this data to optimize their tax positions, potentially seeking strategies to minimize their taxable income through tax-loss harvesting or timing of dividend income.
Understanding the nuances of dividend taxation is essential, as ordinary dividends are taxed at individual income tax rates, while qualified dividends benefit from lower capital gains tax rates. The portion of the dividend classified as a nondividend distribution, often a return of capital, can reduce an investor's cost basis in the stock, thus affecting capital gains calculations upon sale of the stock.
For institutional investors, such as mutual funds or pension funds, this information impacts the tax efficiency of their investment portfolios and could influence investment decisions or fund performance reporting.
The announcement by Equity Residential regarding the tax status of its dividends is a significant piece of information for financial analysts and investors. The allocation of dividends between ordinary income and capital gains can affect the perceived attractiveness of the REIT's shares. Dividends with a higher portion of return of capital or qualified dividends are often more sought after due to their favorable tax treatment.
From a financial analysis perspective, the consistency of the dividend distributions and the composition of these dividends are indicative of the company's operational stability and financial health. The ability to pay out substantial dividends regularly is a positive signal to the market and can influence the stock's valuation.
Moreover, the data provided can be used to calculate metrics such as dividend yield and payout ratio, which are critical in comparing Equity Residential's performance to industry benchmarks and competitors.
For investment advisors, the tax allocation of dividends is a pivotal factor in crafting investment strategies for clients, particularly for those in higher tax brackets or those seeking income-generating investments. The detailed breakdown provided by Equity Residential allows advisors to assess the after-tax return on investment, which is a more accurate reflection of the value that shareholders will realize.
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Record Date | Payable Date | Total Distribution Per Share |
Box 1a Total | Box 1b | Box 2a | Box 2b | Box 2e | Box 2f | Box3 | Box 5 |
Ordinary Dividends |
Qualified Dividends1 |
Total Capital Gain Distr. |
Unrecap Sec. 1250 Gain2 |
Sec. 897 Ordinary Dividends1 |
Sec. 897 Capital Gain2 |
Nondividend Distributions |
Sec. 199A Dividends1 |
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1/3/2023 | 1/13/2023 |
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3/27/2023 | 4/14/2023 |
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6/26/2023 | 7/14/2023 |
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9/26/2023 | 10/13/2023 |
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Preferred Shares Series K: | ||||||||||
3/20/2023 | 3/31/2023 |
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6/16/2023 | 6/30/2023 |
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9/19/2023 | 10/2/2023 |
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12/22/2023 | 1/2/2024 |
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(1) - These amounts are a subset of the amounts in Box 1a. | ||||||||||
(2) - These amounts are a subset of the amounts in Box 2a. | ||||||||||
Pursuant to Treas. Reg. §1.1061-6(c), Equity Residential is disclosing below two additional amounts for purposes of Section 1061 of the Internal Revenue Code. | ||||||||||
Section 1061 is generally applicable to direct and indirect holders of "applicable partnership interests." | ||||||||||
The amount of Box 2a Capital Gains not included in the two additional amounts below are Section 1231 gains, which are not considered for purposes of Section 1061. |
Record Date | Payable Date | Form 1099-DIV Box 2a |
One Year Amounts |
Three Year Amounts |
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Total Capital Gain Distr. Per Share |
Disclosure Per Share |
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Common Shares: | ||||||||||
1/3/2023 | 1/13/2023 |
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3/27/2023 | 4/14/2023 |
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6/26/2023 | 7/14/2023 |
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9/26/2023 | 10/13/2023 |
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3/20/2023 | 3/31/2023 |
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6/16/2023 | 6/30/2023 |
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9/19/2023 | 10/2/2023 |
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12/22/2023 | 1/2/2024 |
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The Company did not incur any foreign taxes in 2023.
Because the Company has not yet completed and filed its 2023 tax returns, the income tax allocation information provided above is based on the best available information to date.
Shareholders are encouraged to consult their own tax advisers as to the federal, state and local income tax consequences of these dividends.
About Equity Residential
Equity Residential is committed to creating communities where people thrive. The Company, a member of the S&P 500, is focused on the acquisition, development and management of residential properties located in and around dynamic cities that attract affluent long-term renters. Equity Residential owns or has investments in 302 properties consisting of 80,191 apartment units, with an established presence in
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Marty McKenna
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Source: Equity Residential
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