capital gains tax
Capital gains tax is a type of tax imposed on the profit or increase in value that an individual or business earns from selling an asset, such as stocks, bonds, real estate, or artwork. It is the tax levied on the difference between the purchase price of the asset and the selling price, aiming to generate revenue for the government.
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- capital gains
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