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Capital Gains and Losses Technically, almost everything you own and use for personal, pleasure, or investment purposes is a capital asset.   Tax Ramifications of Owning a Second Home Many taxpayers own or plan to purchase a second home. If you are among these taxpayers, you may be viewing your second home either for personal pleasure or as an investment for tax benefits and appreciation.   Reporting Barter Transactions Bartering is one of the most ancient forms of commerce and involves the trading of a service or product for another. While our ancestors may have traded corn for eggs, today we might barter an auto repair for lawn service.