Are REIT Distributions Taxed as Qualified Dividends?
In a recent episode of Real Talk on Motley Fool Live, a viewer asked whether distributions from real estate investment trusts, or REITs, meet the IRS definition of "qualified dividend." And while the short answer is "not usually," there's more to the story. In this clip, recorded on Jan. 7, Fool.com contributors Matt Frankel and Jason Hall discuss why REIT dividends can be so complicated and what it means for investors.
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