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What Is Net Investment Income?

By Keith Noonan – Updated Feb 24, 2025 at 4:01PM

Key Points

  • Net investment income is calculated by total profits minus losses and expenses from various investments.
  • A 3.8% tax on net investment income applies to individuals above certain income thresholds.
  • Investment losses can be leveraged to decrease total net investment income for tax purposes.
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