TTax tax calculation in 12% single bracket does not match IRS tables

IF you have any

1)   qualified dividends......... box 1b on a 1099-DIV

2)   ..Cap gain Mutual Fund distributions.........box 2a on a 1099-DIV

or

3)  Long Term gains from stocks or other securities sold during the year ...forms 1099-B/8949

Then those $$ are taxed at lower rates than in the tax tables, and special calculation worksheets are used.

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Thank you very much!  It was a 1099-DIV that threw off my calculation, and with your advice,  I both learned something and was able to complete my check of the tax calculation!