Definition of "Capital assets"

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(1) Any asset purchased for use in production over long periods of time rather than for resale. It includes land, buildings, plant, and timber reserves. (2) In taxation, property held by a taxpayer, except cash, inventoriable assets, merchandise held for sale, receivables, and certain intangibles. (3) Fixed assets usually consisting of tangible assets, such as plant and equipment, and intangible assets, such as a patent.

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