A couple sold a long-held property in 2024, generating a large capital gain that raised their reported income for 2024. This higher income triggered increased Medicare premiums for 2026, as Medicare uses tax data from two years prior to set premiums. The couple faced an extra $9,240 in Medicare surcharges for one year due to the sale, with no way to reduce the charge through Form SSA-44 since voluntary sales are not qualifying events. Planning the timing of sales and income recognition can help manage these costs before closing a deal.
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