--- title: What is a Section 1411 Adjustment and How Does it Work? description: Find out what a Section 1411 Adjustment is and how it works. Explore your options when it comes to reducing your Net Investment Income Tax liability. image: https://www.realized1031.com/hubfs/Images/photo/abstract/couple-consulting-retirement-IS-1186603957.jpg --- [![Realized 1031 Exchange Marketplace](https://www.realized1031.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Brand/Logo/Realized/Realized-Logo-Black.png?width=240&height=80&name=Realized-Logo-Black.png "Realized 1031 Logo") ](https://www.realized1031.com/) - [Wealth Management Gap](https://www.realized1031.com/the-wealth-management-gap) - [Our Process](https://www.realized1031.com/how-realized-works) - [Financial Advisors](https://www.realized1031.com/advisor) - [Resources](https://www.realized1031.com/resources) - [The Company](https://www.realized1031.com/about-us) - [Articles](https://www.realized1031.com/blog) [Register](https://www.realized1031.com/marketplace) [Log In](https://www.realized1031.com/login) - Better Business Bureau Rating: **A+** - [FINRA BrokerCheck](https://brokercheck.finra.org/firm/summary/22333) - [Call](tel:1-877-797-1031) **(877) 797-1031** # What Is a Section 1411 Adjustment and How Does it Work? Posted Jun 10, 2024 ![couple-consulting-retirement-IS-1186603957](https://www.realized1031.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/photo/abstract/couple-consulting-retirement-IS-1186603957.jpg?width=750&height=392&name=couple-consulting-retirement-IS-1186603957.jpg) The income you make from passive investments on your trust or estate, minus any accrued expenses, is your Net Investment Income (NII). This number is added to your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) and determines how you are taxed according to Section 1411 when tax season rolls around. To ensure you retain as much of your NII as possible, it is important to explore what a Section 1411 Adjustment is, how it is calculated, how Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) works, and how a[ 1031 Exchange](https://www.realized1031.com/glossary/1031-exchange) can help you avoid paying NIIT and hold onto your investment income. ### What Is a 1411 Adjustment? A 1411 Adjustment is any changes or reports made to your NII information. NII is all your[ income from passive investment sources](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/netinvestmentincome.asp) such as stocks, rentals, bonds, or investment properties. The NIIT rate is determined by the type of investment income you received, such as dividend income, interest income, or capital gains. These include investment income you earn on: -       Stocks -       Bonds -       Dividends -       Investment income -       Estates and trusts -       Other passive income ### How Do You Calculate a 1411 Adjustment? Your 1411 adjustments are calculated by adding up all your investment income and subtracting any expenses you incurred when earning the income. For instance, if you sell an investment property, you take the amount you sold the property for and subtract your real estate agent fee, marketing fees, inspection fees, or other expenses. The resulting amount would be your NII for that sale. If you have several such transactions, you would simply add the NII of each together to reach your total NII. ### Net Investment Income Tax In 2013, the IRS began imposing a tax on investment income that reaches a certain threshold. The NIIT rate starts at 3.8% for individuals with an[ NII between $125,000 to $250,000](https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/questions-and-answers-on-the-net-investment-income-tax) and includes those with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) at these thresholds who have estates or trusts with undistributed NII. Your tax rate is determined by your AGI or Modified Adjusted Income (MAGI). What is important to keep in mind is that the lower your AGI or MAGI, the less NIIT liability you have toward the IRS. ### Why You Should Consider a 1031 Exchange A 1031 Exchange is a[ real estate investment transaction](https://www.realized1031.com/1031-exchange). During a 1031 Exchange, you sell your real estate investment property and move it into a like-kind investment, typically another piece of real property. This means that you delay receiving capital gains, but you keep the investment so you can access it at another time. This is an option if you are worried about NIIT. Capital gains add to your AGI, so you can avoid adding to your AGI when you have a[ 1031 Exchange plan](https://www.realized1031.com/the-wealth-management-gap) in place. This can help manage your NIIT liability. ### Explore Your Section 1411 Options When it comes to Section 1411, there are many adjustments you can make to keep as much of your NII as possible. A 1031 Exchange is one way to manage your NIIT burden and use your NII to benefit you and your family.   This material is for general information and educational purposes only. Information is based on data gathered from what we believe are reliable sources. 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To ensure you retain as much of your NII as possible, it is important to explore what a Section 1411 Adjustment is, how it is calculated, how Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) works, and how a 1031 Exchange can help you avoid paying NIIT and hold onto your investment income. What Is a 1411 Adjustment? A 1411 Adjustment is any changes or reports made to your NII information. NII is all your income from passive investment sources such as stocks, rentals, bonds, or investment properties. The NIIT rate is determined by the type of investment income you received, such as dividend income, interest income, or capital gains. These include investment income you earn on: Stocks Bonds Dividends Investment income Estates and trusts Other passive income How Do You Calculate a 1411 Adjustment? Your 1411 adjustments are calculated by adding up all your investment income and subtracting any expenses you incurred when earning the income. 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