Investors & landlords

Yes, interest income can be included in both calculations.  It is included in your overall taxable income calculations.  And, Form 8960 applies a surcharge tax of 3.8% when you have certain net investment income and your modified AGI exceeds certain statutory thresholds. 

You can read more about this tax and its history at the links below -

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/net-investment-income-tax

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/questions-and-answers-on-the-net-investment-income-tax

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