CAPITAL LOSS Definition

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CAPITAL LOSS is the excess of purchase price over selling price when the assets have been held for more than a certain period of time and which is given a special treatment for tax purposes.

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ARBITRAGEUR is traditionally someone who indulges in arbitrage of any sort; now a Wall Street term for a professional investor who specializes in issues during takeovers.

OUTPUT VAT is VAT on a companys sales. See also VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT).

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