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Theodoor had a good year in 2018 managing investments. Theodoor’s adjusted gross

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Question

Theodoor had a good year in 2018 managing investments. Theodoor’s adjusted gross income was

$212,000 and his taxable income was $200,000. The results of his investment activities were as follows:

Interest income from Bailey Bank

$ 4,700

Dividend income (qualifying)

5,400

Long-term capital gains

11,200

Short-term capital gains

200

      How much are Theodoor’s tax on adjusted net capital gain and 3.8% tax on investment income, respectively? SHOW WORK

a. $1,680; $456                        b. $2,490; $-0-                      c. $2,490; $456                    d. $1,680; $-0-

Theodoor had a good year in 2018 managing investments. Theodoor’s adjusted gross income was

$212,000 and his taxable income was $200,000. The results of his investment activities were as follows:

Interest income from Bailey Bank

$ 4,700

Dividend income (qualifying)

5,400

Long-term capital gains

11,200

Short-term capital gains

200

Explanation / Answer

Ans is C $2,490; $456

Explanation: Adjusted net capital gain is $5400+11200 = 16600, since qualified dividend is eligible for tax rates as applicable on long term capital gain. Theodoor taxable income is $200,000 so it is coming under 33% tax rates so long term capital gain applicable will be 15%

Tax on LTCG = 16600 x 15% = $2490

Investment income tax of 3.8% is charged on smaller of MAGI over Taxable income or Net Investment income.

Here Investment income includes interest , dividends and capital gains = 21500(4700+5400+11200+200)

MAGI over taxable income = 212000-200000 = 12000

Smaller is 12000 so Investment income tax = 12000 x 3.8% = $456