why should taxes and fees be included in a break even analysis 
a gross break even point is often not entirely correct for figuring out exactly where you would break even on a trade investment or project this is because taxes fees and other charges are often involved that must be taken into account for instance if you sell a stock for a 10 profit subject to long term capital gains tax you will have to pay 1 50 in taxes if the commission was 1 for the trade that also must be noted inflation too is something to consider especially for long term holdings 