capital gains tax
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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He said the change would address an unfair system that was "penalising work", while encouraging investment by offering lower rates of capital gains tax to "genuine" entrepreneurs.
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
In selling those shares, wouldn’t they have to pay a capital gains tax?
From Salon • Dec. 28, 2025
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