Capital Gains Tax (CGT)

GPTKB entity

Statements (34)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:tax_law
gptkbp:appliesTo corporations
individuals
capital gains
gptkbp:commonAssetsTaxed bonds
real estate
stocks
businesses
collectibles
gptkbp:controversy effect on economic growth
fairness of rates
impact on investment behavior
gptkbp:exemptionsMayInclude primary residence
certain retirement accounts
gptkbp:existsIn gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Canada
gptkb:India
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States
many other countries
gptkbp:filingMethod annual tax return
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Capital Gains Tax (CGT)
gptkbp:introducedIn early 20th century
gptkbp:leviedBy governments
gptkbp:longTermGainsTaxedAt lower rates (in some countries)
gptkbp:purpose raise government revenue
discourage speculation
gptkbp:rateDependsOn gptkb:judge
holding period
taxpayer income
gptkbp:shortTermGainsTaxedAs ordinary income (in some countries)
gptkbp:taxStatus profit from sale of assets
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:ATO
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6