What is Cost Basis?

Cost basis is the original value of a security or other asset used for tax purposes to determine whether a capital gain or loss has been realised when that asset is sold or disposed. Depending upon the tax regulations, the cost basis may be adjusted for commissions, wash sales or corporate actions such as stock splits and return of capital distributions.

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