This new tax is effective in 2013 and applies to individuals, estates and trusts. It is calculated on the lesser of net investment income or the excess of adjusted gross income over specified thresholds. While the threshold is $200,000 for individuals and $250,000 for married couples filing jointly, the threshold for estates and trusts is only $11,950!
This presentation will cover what is included in “net investment income”, what is excluded, income from passive activities, and planning considerations. If your client’s estate or trust is not distributing virtually all of its net investment income, it will probably be subject to the 3.8% Medicare surtax!
East Valley Estate Planning Council
www.evepc.wildapricot.org
evepc@premiumorganization.com
602-840-2900 X1