Treatment of 2007 Dividends

 

During 2007, declared dividends for GateHouse Media, Inc.Ős common stock (NYSE: GHS) were $1.57 per share.  The following table summarizes the common stock dividends that are taxable for 2007.

 

Declared

Date

Record

Date

Pay

Date

Cash

Distribution

Tax

Treatment (1)

12/07/2006

12/29/2006

01/15/2007

$0.24

Return of Capital

03/09/2007

03/30/2007

04/16/2007

$0.37

Return of Capital

06/18/2007

06/29/2007

07/16/2007

$0.40

Return of Capital

09/13/2007

09/28/2007

10/15/2007

$0.40

Return of Capital

11/13/2007

12/31/2007

01/15/2008

$0.40

Return of Capital

 

(1)   Since dividends were in excess of earnings and profits they have been classified as a return of capital (Internal Revenue Code 316).

 

If you need a revised 1099 you should contact you your broker.

 

The data is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice.  Stockholders are urged to consult their own tax advisors regarding any issues or decisions regarding the proper tax treatment of their shares of GateHouse Media, Inc.