Income
Capital Gains
Definition
The profit from selling a capital asset (stocks, real estate, etc.) for more than its purchase price. Short-term gains (assets held ≤1 year) are taxed as ordinary income. Long-term gains (held >1 year) get preferential rates: 0%, 15%, or 20% depending on income.
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