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Definition of

capital gains tax

Tax

tax on difference between buying and selling price a tax on the difference between the gross acquisition cost and the net proceeds when an asset is sold.

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Definitions of ’capital gains tax’ and meaning of ’capital gains tax’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’capital gains tax’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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