Capital Gains Tax vs Taxable Event

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Capital Gains Tax
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A government tax applied to the profit earned when you sell or dispose of an asset, such as cryptocurrency, for more than its original purchase price.

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Taxable Event
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Any cryptocurrency transaction or activity that creates a legal obligation to report and potentially pay tax to government authorities under applicable tax law.

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