In the past, taxpayers weren't required to pay Medicare tax on income generated from investments such as capital gains, dividends, and taxable interest. Since 2013, however, you could owe a 3.8% Medicare tax on some or all of your net investment income (as part of the Affordable Care Act).
By Guido R. Zanni, Contributor | May 11, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. Restless legs syndrome is a disorder of the nervous system. Patients with RLS have uncomfortable feelings in their legs; patients say it feels like something is crawling under their skin. Other feelings might include pain, itching, and pins and needles.
In most cases, doctors do not know the cause of restless legs syndrome; however, they suspect that genes play a role. Nearly half of people with RLS also have a family member with the condition. Other factors associated with the development or worsening of restless legs syndrome include: Chronic diseases.