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Inflation incurs an additional capital gains tax on any asset that sees its value remain constant or grow. The asset doesn't have to be idle for this effect to manifest.



True. Although, that does only apply on disposition and you can plan accordingly, borrow against the assets and pay off your debt through dividends.




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