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The new 3.8% Medicare tax on net investment income took effect on January 1.  It only affects higher-income individuals, but that can include anyone who has a big one-time receipt of investment income or gain beginning this year.  An October 15, 2013 article on MarketWatch provides a helpful summary on the basics of the tax, as well as a few strategies to minimize your exposure.  You can read the entire article here.