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
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After some spirited debate, the legislature’s tax-writing finance committee approved the capital gains amendment by 27 to 21 with three members absent.
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Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
Conclusion In conclusion, accurate reporting of cost basis is crucial to avoid unnecessary capital gains taxation.
—Cicely Jones, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Wages, salary, taxable interest, capital gains, pensions, Social Security benefits, and other income streams.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
The wealth boom in the Middle East is aided by its zero income and capital gains taxes, the report notes.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
Conclusion In conclusion, accurate reporting of cost basis is crucial to avoid unnecessary capital gains taxation.
—Cicely Jones, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Wages, salary, taxable interest, capital gains, pensions, Social Security benefits, and other income streams.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
The wealth boom in the Middle East is aided by its zero income and capital gains taxes, the report notes.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Capital gain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capital%20gain. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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