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

Those investors do not receive the benefit of lower tax rates on qualified dividends and long-term capital gains. — Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Single filers also have fewer tax deductions, including capital gains on the sale of a residence, and their own tax brackets that can push them into higher marginal rates at lower incomes than married couples filing jointly, financial experts said. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026

Cashing out a highly appreciated home can trigger a Medicare surcharge known as IRMAA, meaning a large capital gain from a home sale can push up monthly Medicare premiums up hundreds of dollars. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

Flock appraises homes of landlords looking to sell without triggering costly capital gains taxes. — Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for capital gain

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Legal Definition

capital gain

see also:

gain