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Term Definition
Cost Basis
- the purchase price of an asset, used to calculate appreciated value, and upon sale the capital gains tax.
Application in Divorce
Each piece of property has a cost
capital gains
. In divorce, it is very important to understand the tax ramifications of certain property settlements. What appears to be a great deal may not be after taxes are paid.
See also
Capital Gains Tax
; Appreciated Value.
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