ADJUSTED COST BASE
Adjusted cost base is primarily for the purposes of determining capital gains or losses. The acquisition cost of
a property or chattel, plus the cost of any improvements to the property.
An income tax term that refers to the
change in an asset's book value resulting from improvements, new purchases,
sales, payouts, or other factors.
The adjusted cost base book value can
be adjusted because of a change or improvement made to the asset. The new
adjusted base is then used to compute the gain or loss when sold.
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