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Taxes

Federal Taxes

What is a capital gain or loss?

It is the difference between your cost basis, or what you paid for it, and what you sold it for. If the difference is positive, meaning its value increased, it is called a capital gain. If the price decreases from the time of purchase, then it is called a capital loss. Both situations are given attention when you file your taxes each year.



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