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Basis is the value used to determine profit or loss when property is sold for assessing income tax and capital gains tax. Under tax law, basis means the cost of property after adjusting the depreciation.
Understanding Tax Basis. The importance of basis is best understood when it comes time to settle up with Uncle Sam each year. The basis one has in capital assets affects how much tax he or she will owe. Basis is the term the tax law uses to refer to the amount of investment a taxpayer has in business assets. The expense or investment in some business purchases such as feed, seed, and fertilizer can be deducted completely the year of purchase.