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Net Investment Income Tax

Additional Tax on Investment Income

Certain higher-income taxpayers may be subject to an additional tax on net investment income. Investment income generally includes items such as interest, dividends, rents, royalties, and capital gains.

Tip
Understand which categories of income are generally considered investment income rather than memorizing threshold amounts.
Summary
The Net Investment Income Tax applies only under specific statutory conditions.