Form 1099-B is a record of the redemption proceeds from the sale or exchange of your Dreyfus fund investments during 2009. This information is used to calculate any gain or loss on redemption of fund shares. This information is reported to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). These redemptions must be reported on your federal personal income tax return. State and local income taxes differ from state to state. Please consult your tax advisor regarding the reporting of this information on your state and local income tax returns.

1		RECIPIENT'S NAME & ADDRESS
		Your registration and mailing address. You are the recipient as owner of the account(s) listed on this form.
2		RECIPIENT'S IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
		The number under which this information has been reported to the IRS. For individuals, this is your Social Security Number.
3		FUND NAME & ACCOUNT NUMBER
		The name and account number of the fund from which shares were sold or exchanged.
4		(Box 1a). DATE OF SALE OR EXCHANGE
		Box 1a reports the date of each sale or exchange. Should be entered on Form 1040, Schedule D: If the shares qualify for short-term treatment, enter the date on Part I, Line 1, Column c. If the shares qualify for long-term treatment, enter the date on Part II, Line 8, Column c.
5		(Box 1b). CUSIP NUMBER
		Box 1b reports the fund's identification number as given by the Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures ("CUSIP"). This information does not have to be entered on your federal personal income tax return.
6		(Box 2). GROSS PROCEEDS FROM STOCKS, BONDS, ETC.*
		Box 2 reports the amount of gross proceeds, reduced by any fees, resulting from each sale or exchange. *Less commissions, if any, for funds subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. Should be entered on Form 1040, Schedule D: If the shares qualify for short-term treatment, enter this amount on Part I, Line 1, Column d. If the shares qualify for long-term treatment, enter this amount on Part II, Line 8, Column d.
7		(Box 4). FEDERAL INCOME TAX WITHHELD
		Box 4 reports federal income tax withheld, if any, from taxable dividends and distributions paid to you in 2009. This amount will either reduce the amount of tax you owe to the IRS or increase the amount the IRS will refund to you. Should be entered on Form 1040, Page 2, Line 61.
8		(Box 7). DESCRIPTION — SHARE PRICE
		The price per share of the fund at the time of the sale or exchange. This is for your information only.
9		(Box 7). DESCRIPTION — SHARES THIS TRANSACTION*
		The number of shares sold or exchanged for each listed transaction. *Less commissions, if any, for funds subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. Should be entered on Form 1040, Schedule D: If the shares qualify for short-term treatment, enter the number of shares and name of fund on Part I, Line 1, Column a. If the shares qualify for long-term treatment, enter the number of shares and name of fund on Part II, Line 8, Column a.

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