Did you know the 3.8% surtax affects trusts?
The 3.8 percent surtax on net investment income (NII) is not just imposed on individuals. Under Code Sec. 1411(a)(2), trusts and estates are subject to the NII surtax on the lesser of:
• undistributed net investment income, or
• the excess of adjusted gross income over the dollar amount at which the highest tax bracket begins
What does this mean for your trust? Well the 3.8% surtax kicks in at a significantly lower amount of income than it would otherwise for an individual. The lowest threshold amount for an individual is $125,000 versus the projected 2013 trust threshold of $11,950. As you can imagine, this will affect numerous trusts and should be a concern for all trustees.
Planning has always been an essential element to minimizing your income taxes. Call us if you would like to discuss how we can help you.
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