capital gains tax
[ˈkæpɪtəl ɡeɪnz tæks]
nounpl: capital gains taxes
imposto sobre ganhos de capital
1. A tax levied on the profit realized when a capital asset is sold or disposed of, calculated as the difference between the selling price and the original purchase price
She paid capital gains tax when she sold her investment property for a profit.
Ela pagou imposto sobre ganhos de capital quando vendeu sua propriedade de investimento com lucro.
2. A form of income tax applied to investment returns from the sale of stocks, real estate, bonds, or other assets
Long-term capital gains tax rates are typically lower than short-term rates.
As alíquotas de imposto sobre ganhos de capital de longo prazo são tipicamente menores que as de curto prazo.
In the United States, capital gains tax is a significant tax consideration for investors and is central to tax planning strategies. The tax rate varies based on holding period (long-term vs. short-term) and income level. In Brazil, the tax on investment returns is administered through the Imposto de Renda (IR) system and applies to various investment vehicles including stocks, real estate, and bonds. Portugal's 'imposto sobre mais-valias' applies to capital appreciation in similar ways but with its own specific rules and rates.
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