Gain

Gain

Gain means:
an increase in value, measured by the difference between the adjusted basis and the selling price. Former IRC (check if this IRC provision is current here) §1001.

Example of Gain:

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Bill sells for $10,000 land that he bought for $4,000. For tax purposes, he recognizes a $6,000 gain, less transaction costs.

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capital gain; realized gain; recognized gain.

See: Capital gain.

See also Capital Gain in the American Legal Encyclopedia and Capital Gain in the World Legal Encyclopedia.


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