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REIT Tax-Equivalent Distribution

This calculator will estimate the tax-equivalent distribution (TED) for an investment in a real estate investment trust (REIT). Investments in REITs are not tax free, but rather may be partially tax-deferred. TED, as set forth in this calculator, measures what an investor would have to earn on a fully taxable investment in order to match the distribution generated when a portion of a REIT's distribution represents return of capital (ROC). This calculator shows a REIT's hypothetical distribution and how ROC impacts tax equivalent distribution.
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REIT Tax-Equivalent Distribution
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Definitions

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. Use the ‘Filing Status and Federal Income Tax Rates on Taxable Income’ table to assist you in estimating your Federal tax rate.

Filing Status and Federal Income Tax Rates on Taxable Income for 2024*
Tax RateMarried Filing Jointly or Qualified Surviving SpouseSingleHead of HouseholdMarried Filing Separately
10%$0 - $23,200$0 - $11,600$0 - $16,550$0 - $11,600
12%$23,200 - $94,300$11,600 - $47,150$16,550 - $63,100$11,600 - $47,150
22%$94,300 - $201,050$47,150 - $100,525$63,100 - $100,500$47,150 - $100,525
24%$201,050 - $383,900$100,525 - $191,950$100,500 - $191,950$100,525 - $191,950
32%$383,900 - $487,450$191,950 - $243,725$191,950 - $243,700$191,950 - $243,725
35%$487,450 - $731,200$243,725 - $609,350$243,700 - $609,350$243,725 - $365,600
37%Over  $731,200Over  $609,350Over  $609,350Over  $365,600
*Caution: Do not use these tax rate schedules to figure 2023 taxes. Use only to figure 2024 estimates. Source: Rev. Proc. 2023-34

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.


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