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Reporting your 2009 Dividend of $1,305 for Federal Tax Purposes

Dividends for both adults and children are taxable for federal income tax purposes. Even if part or all of your dividend was garnisheed, the entire amount of the dividend must be reported as taxable income. If you fail to report the PFD on your federal income tax return, a negligence penalty or other sanctions may be imposed on you.

The amount of the 2009 Permanent Fund Dividend is $1,305.
The state's Federal Tax Identification number is 92-6001185.
The PFD Division's mailing address is:

Permanent Fund Dividend Division
PO Box 110462
Juneau, AK 99801-0462

Report the amount of your or your child's PFD on IRS form 1040 on the line for "Other Income." If you are eligible to file forms 1040A, 1040EZ or Tele File, you may report this amount on the line for "Unemployment Compensation."

If taxes were withheld from your or your child's PFD, report the withheld amount on IRS form 1040 on the line for "Federal Tax Withheld." If a refund is due after you report the dividend and taxes withheld, the IRS will issue any refund due.

The Permanent Fund Dividend Division does not provide tax advice to dividend recipients. Contact the IRS by calling 1 (800) 829-1040, visit their website at http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=186621,00.html or contact a tax preparer in your area for additional information.

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