Ventas Announces Tax Treatment of 2025 Distributions

Key Terms

form 1099-div regulatory

Form 1099-DIV is a U.S. tax document brokers, mutual funds and other financial institutions send to investors showing dividends and other distributions paid during the year. Investors use it like an annual receipt to report taxable income — including regular dividends, dividends that may qualify for lower tax rates, and capital gains distributions — so it directly affects tax liability and helps reconcile brokerage records with a tax return.

section 199a dividends regulatory

Section 199A dividends are certain dividend payments from real estate investment trusts (REITs) and publicly traded partnerships that qualify for a special U.S. tax deduction allowing up to a 20% reduction of the income they create. For investors, that means these payouts are taxed differently than regular dividend income—they don’t get the lower capital gains rate but can lower taxable income through the deduction, similar to getting a partial tax rebate on that income.

treasury regulation §1.199a-3(c)(2)(ii) regulatory

A Treasury regulation that describes rules for identifying whether a business counts as a “specified service trade or business” for the Section 199A qualified business income tax deduction. Investors care because that classification determines whether owners of pass-through entities (like partnerships or S corporations) can take a significant deduction that lowers taxable income—similar to whether a household qualifies for a particular tax break, which affects how much money ultimately stays in investors’ pockets.

section 1061 regulatory

Section 1061 is a U.S. tax rule that changes how certain profit shares earned by investment managers—commonly called carried interest—are taxed: if the partnership interest is held less than three years, gains from that interest are treated like ordinary income rather than lower-taxed long-term capital gains. For investors this matters because it can reduce the after-tax returns of funds and influence manager behavior—think of it like a minimum holding period you must meet to qualify for a better tax rate.

applicable partnership interests regulatory

Applicable partnership interests are the specific ownership stakes in a partnership that are subject to a particular contract, transaction or regulatory rule; they represent the portions of profit, loss, cash flow and decision rights tied to those shares. Investors care because which interests are labeled “applicable” determines who receives distributions, bears liabilities and votes on key matters—like which slices of a pie are being sold or re‑allocated—so it directly affects value, control and expected returns.

section 897 capital gain regulatory

A Section 897 capital gain is the profit a non-U.S. person realizes when selling an interest in U.S. real estate that U.S. tax law treats like U.S.-source income. Think of it as a home sale for a foreign seller: the U.S. requires tax be collected on the gain and may require the buyer to withhold part of the sale price, so investors need to plan for potential tax bills, withholding cash needs, and impacts on net proceeds and deal value.

reit financial

A real estate investment trust (REIT) is a company that owns, operates, or finances income-producing real estate, like shopping centers, apartments, or office buildings. For investors, REITs offer a way to invest in real estate without having to buy property directly, often providing regular income through dividends. They function like a mutual fund for real estate, making it easier for people to add property investments to their portfolio.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR) (the “Company”) announced today the tax treatment of its 2025 distributions on the Company’s common stock.

For income tax purposes, total taxable dividend income for 2025 was $1.89 per share. This includes the Company’s fourth quarter 2024 dividend of $0.45 per share, which was declared on December 10, 2024, and was paid on January 16, 2025, to stockholders of record as of December 31, 2024.

The following table summarizes the nature of these cash distributions and provides the appropriate Form 1099-DIV box number:

Date Paid	2025 Taxable Distribution	Box 1a Ordinary Dividend	Box 1b Qualified Dividend (Included in Box 1a)	Box 5 199A Dividend (Included in Box 1a)	Box 2a Capital Gain Distr.	Box 3 Nondividend Distribution
Jan. 16, 2025	$0.450000	$0.430414	$0.027159	$0.403255	$0.000000	$0.019586
Apr. 17, 2025	$0.480000	$0.459109	$0.028970	$0.430139	$0.000000	$0.020891
July 17, 2025	$0.480000	$0.459109	$0.028970	$0.430139	$0.000000	$0.020891
Oct. 16, 2025	$0.480000	$0.459109	$0.028970	$0.430139	$0.000000	$0.020891
Total Taxable 2025 Distr.	$1.890000	$1.807741	$0.114069	$1.693672	$0.000000	$0.082259

The 2025 Non-Qualified Ordinary Dividends are also reported on Form 1099-DIV, Box 5, Section 199A Dividends. Treasury Regulation §1.199A-3(c)(2)(ii) requires that shareholders hold their REIT shares for at least 45 days in order for the dividends to be treated as Section 199A Dividends. Pursuant to Treasury Regulation §1.1061-6(c), the Company reports that for purposes of Section 1061 of the Internal Revenue Code, the One Year Amounts Disclosure and the Three-Year Amounts Disclosure are $0.00 with respect to direct and indirect holders of “applicable partnership interests.” For shareholders whose income maintains its character when passed through or distributed to direct or indirect foreign owners or beneficiaries, the amounts reported on Form 1099-DIV, Box 2f, Section 897 Capital Gain are $0.00. Stockholders are encouraged to consult their own tax advisors regarding the tax consequences of these distributions.

About Ventas

Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR) is an S&P 500 company enabling exceptional environments that benefit a large and growing aging population. With approximately 1,400 properties in North America and the United Kingdom, Ventas occupies an essential role in the longevity economy. The Company’s growth is fueled by its more than 850 senior housing communities, which provide valuable services to residents and enable them to thrive in supported environments. Ventas aims to deliver outsized performance by leveraging its operational expertise, data-driven insights from its Ventas OI ^TM platform, extensive relationships and strong financial position. The Ventas portfolio also includes outpatient medical buildings, research centers and healthcare facilities. Ventas’s seasoned team of talented professionals shares a commitment to excellence, integrity and a common purpose of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives.

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BJ Grant

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Source: Ventas, Inc.