What is the amount shown in Box 5b on my S corporation Schedule K-1?

Box 5b is your share of qualified dividends. This amount is reported on Line 3a of Form 1040.

This amount may be attributable to previously taxed earnings and profits (PTEP) in annual PTEP accounts that you have with respect to a foreign corporation. You will need to determine the amount of the ordinary dividends that are attributable to PTEP in your annual PTEP accounts.

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