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New 3.8% Tax on “Net Investment Income” – IRS Issues Proposed Regulations

The Internal Revenue Service has issued Proposed Regulations under Section 1411 of the Internal Revenue Code providing guidance on the 3.8% additional tax that will be imposed beginning January 1, 2013 on the “net investment...more

New 3.8% Medicare Tax on Investment and Unearned Income Beginning in 2013

Starting January 1, 2013, a new 3.8% Medicare tax will apply to the investment and “unearned income” of individuals, trusts and estates. The tax is intended to apply to income exempt from the regular FICA or self-employment...more