Capital Tax

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Definition of 'Capital Tax'

A tax on a corporation's taxable capital, comprising capital stock, surpluses, indebtedness and reserves. Capital tax is applicable to capital owned by a company, not its spending. Capital taxes, in contrast to income taxes, are charged regardless of the profitability of the firm.

 Also known as "corporation capital tax".

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Investopedia explains 'Capital Tax'

In British Columbia, the corporation capital tax (CCT) is a tax levied on financial corporations with a permanent establishment in British Columbia and net paid-up capital in excess of a minimum threshold amount. For the purposes of the CCT, a financial corporation is a bank, trust company, credit union or loan corporation.

 

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  • Capital Gains Tax Cuts For Middle Income Investors

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    Capital Gains Tax Cuts For Middle Income Investors. ... The first steps toward a zero
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  • Avoid Capital Gains Tax On Your Home Sale

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    If you have property to sell and want to avoid capital gains tax, a Section 1031
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  • What You Need To Know About Capital Gains And Taxes

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    ... The next big consideration when thinking about capital gains and investment
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  • A Tax Primer For Homeowners

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    ... Prior to May 7, 1997, homeowners were required to pay capital gains tax on profits
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  • 7 Year-End Tax Planning Strategies

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    ... from their non-Roth retirement plans, may now find themselves in a low tax bracket
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    ... Risk and Tax Considerations - Investment Risk (Part 1 of 2). ... Capital Risk The risk
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  • Using Tax Lots: A Way To Minimize Taxes

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    ... 25% or Higher. Dividends, 0%, 15%. Short-Term Capital Gains, ordinary tax bracket,
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  • Is it true that you can sell your home and not pay capital gains ...

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  • Selling Losing Securities For A Tax Advantage

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    ... of securities, usually at year-end, to realize portfolio losses, which an investor
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