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Level 15
Level 15

Investors & landlords

No, it doesn't mean that. The gain would not all be taxed at the same rate. Here's an example to illustrate how it works. Suppose her taxable income, without the capital gain, is $30,000, and her gain on the house is $100,000. The first $10,000 of gain would be taxed at 0%. The $30,000 of other taxable income plus $10,000 of the gain uses up the $40,000 in the 0% bracket. The remaining $90,000 of gain will be taxed at 15%. If the gain on the house is enough to go over the top of the 15% bracket, the remaining gain would be taxed at 20%.


In addition, if her modified AGI is more than $200,000 she would be subject to 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on the amount over $200,000 (assuming she files as single).

 

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