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Hidden Inflation and Double Taxation: Why Capital Gains Taxes Overburden U.S. Savers and Investors
When taxpayers sell capital assets like real property or corporate stock, net earnings on those sales—commonly known as capital gains—are generally subject to taxation. Conversely, net losses on these transactions can typically be deducted when individuals calculate their annual income tax liability. However, beneath the surface of this standard financial mechanism lies a structural flaw…
