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capital gains tax

British  

noun

  1.  CGT.  a tax on the profit made from the sale of an asset

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They reckon that the likelihood of material cuts to transfer pricing compounds a weakening volume outlook due to higher interest rates and changes to capital gains tax.

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Under the proposal, a person's capital gains tax band would be calculated by adding up their income and profits from assets.

From BBC May 21, 2026

Huw McKay, economist and visiting fellow at the Australian National University, said the changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing “could be the start of something bigger.”

From The Wall Street Journal May 12, 2026

Jones warns that current high stock valuations make long-term gains “really hard” and a 35% market tumble could zero out capital gains tax revenue.

From Barron's Apr. 29, 2026

The difference is subject to the capital gains tax.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 19, 2026

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