Upon the ultimate sale of the property, basis-adjusted profit is taxed at the current capital gains rate, typically lower than income tax.

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When purchasing an asset, financing should not affect the ultimate value of the property because each buyer has different financing options available.

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Without such review, investors and companies cannot know of the ultimate disposition of the intellectual property rights.

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