- REIT distribution before taxes
- This is the annual distribution of a real estate investment trust (REIT).
- Portion of distributions that represent return of capital
- This is the percent of the distributions from a REIT that represent return of capital (ROC). ROC is reported in Box 3 of a REIT's 1099-DIV. ROC means that part of the distribution is not taxed in the current year, but instead reduces the cost basis of shares. Rather than paying taxes at an investor's ordinary income tax rate now, investors pay them at the capital gains rate, which is currently lower, when they sell their shares. The amount of ROC, if any, that a REIT has in a year varies.
- Estimated taxable income
- This is your total income, after exemptions, adjustments, and deductions. The tool uses this, along with your filing status, to determine your marginal income tax rate. You can use last year's tax return as a guide to what your taxable income will be for the current year. Your taxable income can be found on your income tax form 1040 or 1040A. Make sure to increase or decrease the amount to compensate for any changes to your current year's taxable income.
- Federal tax filing status
- This is used, along with your taxable income, to determine your Federal marginal income tax rate. The table below lists the Federal income tax rates by income and filing status. The tool uses this table to determine your marginal Federal income tax rate. **TAXTABLE_CURRENT_DEFINITION**
- Federal income tax rate
- Your marginal federal income tax rate for your selected taxable income and filing status. Please not that is only an estimate and could be higher or lower depending on the specifics of your individual income tax return.
