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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Washington state already ranks a dismal 45th out of the 50 states in tax friendliness because of a heavy burden of sales, capital gains, property and excise taxes.
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Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Those gains are distributed to remaining shareholders — and are a taxable event, likely generating both short- and long-term capital gain distributions.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
That means long-term gains can be taxed at a maximum rate of 28%, which is higher than the long-term capital gains rates that apply to many stocks and other securities.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Revenue hinges on capital gains from investments, bonuses to executives and windfalls from new stock offerings, all of which are grossly unpredictable.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
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Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Those gains are distributed to remaining shareholders — and are a taxable event, likely generating both short- and long-term capital gain distributions.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
That means long-term gains can be taxed at a maximum rate of 28%, which is higher than the long-term capital gains rates that apply to many stocks and other securities.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Revenue hinges on capital gains from investments, bonuses to executives and windfalls from new stock offerings, all of which are grossly unpredictable.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Capital gain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capital%20gain. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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