Tax Information

This information is provided for use in preparing your 2011 income tax returns.  Use it with your year-end account statements and 1099-DIV forms.

If you have questions about your account, taxable distributions or cost basis, we're here to help. Call Shareholder Services at 1-800-432-7856, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., CST.

Capital Gains Distributions

Form 1099-DIV  reports the taxable ordinary income, qualified dividends and capital gains distributed by the Funds during the year. Distributions are taxable whether you receive them in cash or have them reinvested in your account. Short term capital gains are subject to ordinary income tax rates and will be treated as ordinary dividends on your tax return. Form 1099-DIVs were mailed by January 31st. 

Note: You will not receive Form 1099-DIV if your distributions are less than $10

Capital gains and ordinary dividend information for the Funds.

Income from U.S. Government Securities – Calendar Year 2011

During the calendar year, certain funds invested in securities issued by the United States government or other federal agencies (collectively, "U.S. Government Securities").

Under federal law, the interest on these securities is exempt from state taxation. Certain states also exempt from state income tax the dividend income a mutual fund shareholder receives that is derived from the fund's investment in these U.S. Government Securities.

The table below provides the percentages of calendar year 2011 ordinary income dividends derived from investments in U.S. Government Securities.

California, Connecticut, and New York require that a mutual fund maintain certain minimum investments in U.S. Government Securities in order for the dividend income derived from these obligations to be exempt from state income tax. None of the Heartland Funds listed below met these requirements for calendar year 2011.

Percentage of Income Derived from U.S. Government Securities During 2011

Where to Get More Information

To Order Duplicate Statements or Obtain Account Information:

• To obtain duplicate statements or other account information, contact Heartland Funds' Shareholder Services toll-free at 1-800-432-7856. Representatives are available from 8 a.m.  to 7 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday.
• Account information may also be accessed online by logging into your account.

Tax Forms, Instructions and Publications:

• Access the IRS Web Site to download forms, instructions and publications or call the IRS Forms Distribution Center at 1-800-TAX FORM (1-800-829-3676).
  
• Forms, instructions and publications can also generally be found at your bank, post office or library.
• For additional information about completing your return, contact the IRS directly at 1-800-829-1040.