06/02/2026
Not all intangible assets are created equal in the eyes of the IRS. Learn the federal income tax treatment for capital vs. noncapital self-created intangibles — and why the distinction matters to small business owners.
Learn how the IRS taxes self-created intangible assets, including patents, copyrights, goodwill, and customer lists, and why some qualify for capital gains treatment while others generate ordinary income.