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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But looming over all else was a historic reduction in the federal tax on income and capital gains.
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Ron Elving, NPR, 17 May 2025
Van Rappard’s potential departure underscores earlier concerns that the U.K. could see an exodus of wealthy individuals after the Labour government adopted a series of reforms that increases taxes on capital gains and inheritances, while ending a preferential regime for non-domiciled residents.
—Robert Olsen, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
The $16 billion hole is comprised of a $10 billion shortfall in capital gains, $2 billion in personal income tax with holdings and lower wages, $2.5 billion in corporation taxes, and $1.5 billion in other personal income tax items, according to the memo.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2025
What other things can be used against capital gains other than general home improvements?
—Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
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Ron Elving, NPR, 17 May 2025
Van Rappard’s potential departure underscores earlier concerns that the U.K. could see an exodus of wealthy individuals after the Labour government adopted a series of reforms that increases taxes on capital gains and inheritances, while ending a preferential regime for non-domiciled residents.
—Robert Olsen, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
The $16 billion hole is comprised of a $10 billion shortfall in capital gains, $2 billion in personal income tax with holdings and lower wages, $2.5 billion in corporation taxes, and $1.5 billion in other personal income tax items, according to the memo.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2025
What other things can be used against capital gains other than general home improvements?
—Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for capital gain
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“Capital gain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capital%20gain. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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