But the definition of a Capital Gain is that it's "an increase...

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    But the definition of a Capital Gain is that it's "an increase in the value of a capital asset (investment or real estate) that gives it a higher worth than the purchase price"

    In your example, you don't take into account the purchase price.
    You spent $100, you made $100.
    If the buy price = sell price, how can there even be a capital gain to tax?
 
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