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January 22, 2025
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Capitall gains

  • January 22, 2025
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Why is Turbo tax counting Long term capital gains as income even though my taxable income on  my 1040 is below $94050? I am MFJ.

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    DoninGA
    Employee
    January 22, 2025

    Capital gains taxes can be eliminated based on your income.  That does not mean the actual capital gains is not reported on your tax return as taxable income.

    rjs
    Employee
    January 22, 2025

    The tax calculation does not apply the same tax rate to all of your income. If your total taxable income is $94,050 or less (for MFJ), the long-term capital gain portion of your income will be taxed at the 0% rate.