There are two solutions for entering dividend income. Per the IRS instructions for Form 1120, Form 1120, line 4, dividend income comes from Schedule C, line 19.
However, you should report dividends or earnings received from mutual savings banks as interest income.
To enter dividend income from Schedule C, line 19:
- Go to Input Return ⮕ Income ⮕ Income
- Scroll down to the Dividend Income and Inclusions section
- Complete the applicable subsections for the type of dividends to report:
- From Domestic Corporation
- Debt Financed Stock
- Certain Preferred Stock
- From Foreign Corporations
- Nontaxable Dividends
- Fully Taxable Dividends
To enter dividends from mutual savings banks as interest income:
- Go to Input Return ⮕ Income ⮕ Income
- Scroll down to the Interest Income section
- In the Interest (Click on button to expand) input, click to open the details window
- Enter a Description
- Enter the Amount