@DD660 wrote:
Are capital gains and IRA income treated in the same manner regarding taxes?
No, they are not treated the same. Short-term capital gains and distributions from a traditional IRA are both taxed as ordinary income. Long-term capital gains are taxed at lower rates. Capital gains, both short-term and long-term, may be subject to 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax in addition to regular income tax if your Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) is over $250,000 (for married filing jointly).
