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posted Mar 23, 2021 11:47:47 AM

How does the IRS view results of transactions on the website "goldmoney"? Do they consider them to be LTCG(assuming the position is held for more than one year) and as a collectible at 28% CG?

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Expert Alumni
Mar 24, 2021 7:49:50 AM

The IRS considers precious metals a “collectible” for income tax purposes.

 

Gains on collectibles held for less than one year are taxed as ordinary income - the same tax treatment as short-term capital gains.

 

Gains on collectibles that are held for more than one year are treated as long-term and taxed at a maximum rate of 28%.

 

So if you are in a federal tax bracket of 28% or greater, your net long-term gains from collectibles are taxed at 28%.

 

If you are in a federal tax bracket lower than 28%, your net long-term gains from collectibles are taxed at your regular rate.

 

The “collectibles” designation includes most forms of investment grade gold and silver.

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Expert Alumni
Mar 24, 2021 7:49:50 AM

The IRS considers precious metals a “collectible” for income tax purposes.

 

Gains on collectibles held for less than one year are taxed as ordinary income - the same tax treatment as short-term capital gains.

 

Gains on collectibles that are held for more than one year are treated as long-term and taxed at a maximum rate of 28%.

 

So if you are in a federal tax bracket of 28% or greater, your net long-term gains from collectibles are taxed at 28%.

 

If you are in a federal tax bracket lower than 28%, your net long-term gains from collectibles are taxed at your regular rate.

 

The “collectibles” designation includes most forms of investment grade gold and silver.