For Capital Gain we have terms and definitions in 13 topics. The topics are Accounting, Accounting Terms, Finance, Financial, Foreclosure, Frauds and Scams, Fundraising, Homeowners Insurance, International Business, International Economics, Investing, Real Estate and Securities.

Capital Gain (Accounting)

Portion of the total GAIN recognized on the sale or exchange of a noninventory asset which is not taxed as ORDINARY INCOME. Capital gains have historically been taxed at a lower rate than ordinary income.

Capital Gain (Accounting Terms)

Portion of the total GAIN recognized on the sale or exchange of a noninventory asset which is not taxed as ORDINARY INCOME. Capital gains have historically been taxed at a lower rate than ordinary income.

Capital Gain (Finance)

When a stock is sold for a profit, the capital gain is the difference between the net sales price of the securities and their net cost, or original basis. If a stock is sold below cost, the difference is a capital loss.

Capital Gain (Financial)

The excess by which proceeds from the sale of a capital asset exceeds the cost.

Capital Gain (Foreclosure)

A profit earned from the sale of an asset.

Capital Gain (Frauds and Scams)

An increase in the value of a capital asset (investment or real estate), higher than the purchase price. The gain is not realized until the asset is sold. A capital gain may be short-term (one year or less) or long-term (more than one year) and must be claimed on income taxes. Long-term capital gains are usually taxed at a lower rate than regular income. This is done to encourage entrepreneurship and investment in the economy. Current tax regulations require any gains to be taxed at a rate up to 28%.

Capital Gain (Fundraising)

The appreciation in a capital asset. See also:Long-Term Capital Gain

Capital Gain (Homeowners Insurance)

This refers to any profit made from the sale of stocks, bonds and certain other types of investments.

Capital Gain (International Business)

The positive change in the value of an asset, a negative capital gain is a capital loss.

Capital Gain (International Economics)

The gain in value that the owner of an asset experiences when the price of the asset rises, including when the the currency in which the asset is denominated appreciates. Contrasts with capital loss.

Capital Gain (Investing)

The positive difference between an asset's purchase price and the selling price. Current tax regulations require any gains to be taxed at a rate up to 28%.

See Also: Capital Gains Distribution; Capital Loss

Capital Gain (Real Estate)

The amount by which the net proceeds from the sale of a capital item exceeds the book value of the asset

Capital Gain (Securities)

A gain recognized when a security is purchased at one price and sold at a higher price. It does not include dividend or interest income.

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