Income tax in the United States ordinary income, capital gains, and creditable foreign taxes. The owners then include these items in their own tax calculation. The fund itself is not taxed, and distributions are treated as a return of capital to the owners. Similar rules apply to real estate investment trusts and real estate mortgage investment conduits. The United States imposes tax on all citizens of the United States, including those who are residents of other countries, and U.S. corporations. Federal income tax is imposed on citizens, residents, and U.S. corporations based on their worldwide income. To mitigate double taxation, a credit is allowed for foreign
Income tax in the Netherlands substantial interest, even if they do not amount to 5%. Income from substantial interest includes: For 2007 only there was a reduced rate ranging from 22 to 25%. See also . There is a flat tax on the total value of the savings and investments of 1.2% per year. It is nominally part of the income tax, as a 30% tax on a fixed assumed yield of 4% of the value of the assets (this is regardless of the actual income from the assets). EUR 21,139 (2012; higher for 65+ with a low income) of the value of the assets