Real Estate
How are REIT dividends taxed?
Quick Answer
Most REIT dividends are taxed as ordinary income at your marginal federal rate (up to 37%), not the lower qualified dividend rate. However, the 199A pass-through deduction lets you exclude 20% of REIT distributions through 2025.

Warren Team
Updated April 26, 2026
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Warren Team
Updated April 26, 2026
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