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Local capital gains or losses

What is a local capital gain or loss?

A local capital gain is a a profit made on the sale of any local asset such as a property (primary residence or rental property), shares (listed or unlisted), unit trusts or cryptocurrencies.

A profit is made when you sell the asset for more than you paid for it.

A capital loss is a loss incurred on the sale of an asset such as a property (primary residence or rental property), shares (listed or unlisted), unit trusts or cryptocurrencies.

A loss is made when you sell the asset for less than you paid for it.