HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt Capital gains taxThe financial definition for Capital gains tax:The tax levied on profits from the sale of capital assets. A long-term capital gain, which is achieved once an asset is held for at least 12 months, is taxed at a maximum rate of 20% (taxpayers in 28% tax bracket) and 10% (taxpayers in 15% tax bracket). Assets held for less than 12 months are taxed at regular income tax levels, and, since January 1, 2000, assets held for at least five years are taxed at 18% and 8%. Similar MatchesCapitalCapitalMoney invested in a firm. Capital accountCapital accountNet result of public and private international investment and lending activities. Capital allocation decisionCapital allocation decisionAllocation of invested funds between risk-free assets and the risky portfolio. Further SuggestionsCapital appreciationCapital appreciation fund Capital asset Capital asset pricing model (CAPM) Capital Builder Account (CBA) Capital expenditures Capital flight Click to compare definitions of Capital gains tax Click to view definitions beginning ca |