38 real estate tax: The Truth about 3.8% Real Estate Tax
- 09/26/10 01:46 PM
There are so many rumors going around about the 3.8% Real Estate Tax in the Health Care Bill that are very misleading. You may get an e-mail, see it on social media outlets or have someone tell you. It gives the distinct impression that every sale will be affected. Please save this as a response and send to others. THIS ONLY APPLIES TO COUPLES WITH ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME OVER $250,000 AND IS CALCULATED ON THE LESSER OF THEIR "NET INVESTMENT INCOME" OR THEIR EXCESS EARNINGS OVER $200,000 INDIVIDUAL EARNINGS OR OVER $250,000 FOR COUPLES. The law doesn't go into effect until (3 comments)