What gets reported, and by whom
Two obligations that get confused constantly: what a dealer must file about a transaction, and what you must declare about a gain. One happening does not remove the other.
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Foreign-Held Gold, FBAR and FATCA: Where the Line Is
Metal in a private vault is generally not a financial account. Metal in an account at a foreign institution can be, and the penalties are severe.
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Form 1099-B for Gold and Precious Metals: Reporting Rules
Learn when dealers must issue Form 1099-B for gold and precious metals sales, the thresholds for 2025, and your reporting obligations even without a form.
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Form 8300 and Cash Gold Purchases: Reporting Rules
Learn when dealers must file Form 8300 for cash gold purchases, what counts as cash, and how aggregation works. Rates and thresholds for 2026.
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Gold IRS Reporting Requirements: What Dealers File
Learn what gold dealers report to the IRS, including Form 1099-B and 8300 thresholds, and how they differ from your own tax filing duties.
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Gold Purchase Records: What to Keep for Taxes
Learn which gold purchase records to keep for tax purposes, how long to keep them, and what to do if receipts are lost. Understand cost basis and reporting rules.
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How to Report a Gold Sale on Your Tax Return
Learn where to report gold sales on your tax return, which schedule to use, and the holding period rules. Understand dealer reporting vs. your reporting duty.
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When a Dealer Reports Your Sale: Two Obligations
Dealer reporting and taxpayer reporting are different duties. The gain is reportable whether or not a form is issued, and the product list is specific.
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