capital gain

noun

1. profit from the sale of assets, as bonds or real estate.

capital gain

noun

1. the amount by which the selling price of a financial asset exceeds its cost

capital gain

1. Personal income earned by the sale of assets , such as stocks or real property . The gain is the difference between the price paid for the asset and the selling price. Most conservatives want capital gains taxed at a lower rate than ordinary income in order to stimulate investment , whereas most liberals oppose a lower rate for capital gains as a subsidy for the wealthy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of capital gain¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

The IRS treats cryptocurrencies as property for tax purposes, meaning donors can deduct the fair market value of their crypto donations on their tax returns without being subject to capital gains tax.

From Salon

By leveraging tax incentives like capital gain offsets to eliminate taxes on donations, crypto giving is as financially smart as it is impactful.

From Salon

Some Silicon Valley investors are vocally backing Trump due to concerns about how the government is regulating cryptocurrency, its policies on AI and the threat of an increase in capital gains taxes.

From Los Angeles Times

The president has proposed raising capital gains taxes to a top rate of almost 40%; Harris said she would raise them to a more modest 28%.

From Los Angeles Times

Wealthy households are expected to experience the biggest overall impact due to capital gains and inheritance tax changes.

From BBC