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In general, net investment income includes, but is not limited to: interest, dividends, capital gains, rental and royalty income, and non-qualified annuities. Net investment income generally does not include wages, unemployment compensation, Social Security Benefits, alimony, and most self-employment income.

Form 8960 is the IRS form used to calculate your total net investment income (NII) and determine how much of it may be subject to the 3.8% Medicare contribution tax.

The net investment income tax (NIIT) is a 3.8-percent tax on the smaller of your net investment income or the amount that your modified adjusted gross income exceeds the tax's thresholds. See how much NIIT you owe by completing Form 8960.

U.S. citizens and residents. Individuals who have for the tax year (a) MAGI that's over an applicable threshold amount, and (b) net investment income, must pay 3.8% of the smaller of (a) or (b) as their NIIT. The applicable threshold amount is based on your filing status. Widow(er) is $250,000.

Not everyone will need to pay the NIIT, and only those who fall above certain income thresholds will be subject to it. The IRS statutory income thresholds are as follows: Married filing jointly — $250,000. Married filing separately — $125,000.

If you earn income from any of your investments this year, you may have to pay the net investment income tax, in addition to the regular income taxes you owe. You won't know for sure until you fill out Form 8960 to calculate your total net investment income.

Form 8962 is a form you must file with your federal income tax return for a year if you received an advanced premium tax credit through the Marketplace during that year.

The net investment income tax is a 3.8% tax on investment income that typically applies only to high-income taxpayers. 1 It applies to individuals, families, estates, and trusts, but certain income thresholds must be met before the tax takes effect. Net investment income can be capital gains, interest, or dividends.