Disposition of an asset-capital gain or capital loss


Question: What makes the disposition of an asset a "capital gain" or "capital loss" instead of an ordinary gain or loss? Why do you think the distinction was written into the tax code? Why the distinction between long and short term?

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Accounting Basics: Disposition of an asset-capital gain or capital loss
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