™Selling an asset for $1,300 with $1,000 adjusted basis produces a $300 gain before any remaining transaction adjustments.
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Capital gain
A gain that results when an asset is sold for more than its adjusted cost basis.
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Taxable gain depends on adjusted basis, proceeds and applicable rules, not just the change from an app's displayed average.
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