Step 2. Investment Income
1. Add the amounts from Form 1040 or 1040-SR:
Line 2a _____ Line 2b + _____ Line 3b + _____ Line 7a* + _____ Investment Income = *If line 7a is a loss, enter -0-.
2. Is your investment income more than $11,950?
[ ] Yes.
[ ] No.
3. Are you filing Form 4797 (relating to sales of business property)?
[ ] Yes.
[ ] No.
4. Do any of the following apply for 2025?
You are filing Schedule E.
You are reporting income from the rental of personal property not used in a trade or business.
You are filing Form 8814 (relating to election to report child’s interest and dividends on your return).
You have income or loss from a passive activity.
[ ] Yes.
[ ] No.