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Which taxes applies to the increase in value of an investment or other personal property?

a) Excise Tax
b) Estate Tax
c) Social Security Tax
d) Capital gains Tax

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D. Capital gains Tax

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D.

Capital gains refers to the difference between the purchase price and selling price of a financial instrument such as stocks, and the government often places taxes on them, calling it a stamp duty.
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