New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has reported income of $242,616 in his second year as the state’s top lawyer, including $46,000 from dividends and $40,000 in capital gains.
Schneiderman, who has investigated the 2008 collapse of mortgage-backed securities that contributed to a recession, invests in mutual funds handled by financial manager Charles Schwab.
His tax return last year showed $170,500 of income, including $18,000 from dividends and $2,000 of capital losses.
His 2012 federal return shows $150,530 from salary with $37,932 in taxes withheld and $8,982 owed.
Divided income includes more than $10,000 from his late father’s estate.
The Manhattan resident reports $43,000 of itemized deductions, including $9,000 in real estate taxes.
His state return shows $18,000 in state and city income taxes withheld and $4,820 owed.
(AP)