capital gain

noun

: the increase in value of an asset (such as stock or real estate) between the time it is bought and the time it is sold

Examples of capital gain in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At the federal level, the United States gives founders and early investors major capital gains exclusions. — Karia Samaroo, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026

Korea applies a progressive tax rate of 6% to 45% on capital gains from properties owned for two years or longer, according to the National Tax Service. — Justina Lee,lisa Kim, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026

This difference is often cited during divorce, but ownership types can also affect tax reporting, recognition of capital gains, inheritance, and estate planning. — Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Aug. 2026

Massachusetts does not tax Social Security income, but other income, including earnings, withdrawals from pre-tax accounts, and capital gains, is taxable. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for capital gain

• cyclopropane
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• airplane
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Legal Definition

capital gain

see also:

gain