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Definition of 'Nontaxable Dividends'

Dividends from a mutual fund or some other regulated investment company that are not taxed. Taxes are not paid out because the fund invests in municipal and other tax exempt investments.
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Investopedia explains 'Nontaxable Dividends'

The mutual fund must invest over 50% of its capital into tax exempt investments for the dividends to be classified as nontaxable.

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