Gold IRA tax rules - presentation - Satori Traders

Gold IRA tax rules
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As an investor, seeking financial security while lowering your lifetime tax burden is the name of the
game. Nowhere is that more important than in your retirement Portfolio – which is why many
investors use an Individual retirement account (IRA) to minimize their tax bill.
But what if you want to invest in an asset like Gold
that isn’t permitted in a regular IRA?
That is where self-directed IRAs come into play.
Understanding the Gold IRA tax rules allows you to
make informed decisions that impact your current and
future tax bills. With this knowledge you’ll be better
equipped to make progress toward your retirement
goals and build long-term financial security.
If you’re ready to take set up your Precious metal IRA, contact one of the companies that offer Gold
IRA accounts. They will provide you with an investor kit and answer any questions you have.

What is a Gold IRA?
Gold IRAs, also referred to as Precious metal IRAs, are a specialized type of self-directed IRA
(SDIRA). SDIRAs let you use your tax-advantaged retirement savings to purchase and hold a wide
range of assets, including:
● Physical Precious metals like Gold and Silver
● Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual funds
● Derivatives like futures and options contracts
● Commodities such as beef, Oil, and Copper
● Cryptocurrencies
● Real Estate
Congress created this Investment vehicle in the 1990s to
allow investors greater control of their retirement plans.
SDIRAs share many similarities with regular IRAs. The
tax benefits are the same but SDIRAs feature
substantial differences, too.
To start with, SDIRAs hand the reins to you – remember, this is a self-directed IRA. You decide which
assets you will hold in your SDIRA and you determine when those assets will be bought or sold.

Gold IRA Custodians
To open an SDIRA that can hold physical Precious metals, you’ll have to work with a Gold IRA
company or Custodian that specializes in administering these unique accounts. The company is
responsible for:
● Coordinating with an IRS-approved Custodian (if
they aren’t a Custodian themselves)
● Making Investments on your behalf to prevent
self-dealing (which is prohibited by the IRS)
● Arranging for proper storage of physical assets
● Performing administrative functions to stay in
compliance with IRS regulations
Depending on the Gold IRA company, they may let
you choose your own Custodian or choose one for
you.
Unfortunately, the IRS doesn’t allow you to handle or store the physical assets in your Gold IRA. After
purchasing your Precious metals, the Custodian will send them to an IRS-approved Depository. The
Depository will ensure that your metals are properly stored and insured on your behalf.

Gold IRA tax rules
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IRA-approved Gold
While Gold IRAs allow you to hold physical Precious metals, there are several limitations that you
have to follow.
For starters, you can only hold four physical metals:
Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Palladium. Each metal
must be in either Coin or bar form and meet specific
purity and size standards. For instance, Gold must be
at least 99.5% pure, while Silver must be 99.9% pure
or higher (an exception is made for American Gold
Eagle Coins which are only 91.67% pure).
You are also prohibited from purchasing any assets
that are considered “collectibles”, jewelry, or artwork,
or any Coins that have been circulated (i.e.,
Numismatic Coins). Your Gold IRA company and
Custodian will ensure that these requirements are
met.

IRA contribution limits
Even though you will hold Precious metals in your Gold IRA, you aren’t allowed to contribute any
metals that you already own. SDIRAs require that you contribute cash to your account, then use
the contributed funds to make asset purchases within the account.
Like regular IRAs, SDIRAs have an annual
contribution limit of just $6,500 in 2023 ($7,500 if you
are over 50). These low contribution limits restrict the
amount of Precious metals you can purchase in any
given year.
One alternative to this funding restriction is to rollover
assets from another Retirement account (such as a
regular IRA, eligible 401(k), 457, or TSP) into the Gold
IRA. The IRS allows you to perform one rollover
transaction during each tax year without paying any
taxes or penalties.

Taxes on Gold
Let’s look at how Precious metals are taxed outside an IRA as a point of reference.
Outside designated Retirement accounts, the IRS
classifies Gold, Silver, and other Precious metals as
“collectibles” for tax purposes. Effectively, that means
you’ll receive the same tax treatment as you would for
investing in paintings or vintage clocks.
Capital gains on collectible assets are automatically
taxed at a 28% rate regardless of which tax bracket
you are in.
This high tax rate is significant for Precious metals investors – which is why Gold IRAs make such
an attractive alternative for long-term investors.

Traditional Gold IRA tax rules
In IRA terminology the term “traditional” is used to describe a tax-deferred account where you invest
your pre-tax income and then pay taxes when you withdraw money from the account.
Generally, traditional Gold IRAs are ideal if you
expect to be in a lower tax bracket in retirement. By
deferring your income and capital gains taxes until
later in life, you can lower your overall tax obligation.
Capital gains within a traditional Gold IRA are taxed
as regular income based on your tax bracket at the
time you take a distribution. For most investors this
tax rate will be lower than the 28% rate for
collectibles.

Roth Gold IRA tax rules
Roth Gold IRAs, like their regular Roth IRA cousins, allow you to invest after-tax dollars in a tax-
exempt Investment vehicle. While that means you will pay income taxes now, a Roth Gold IRA
confers huge benefits later.
When you start taking eligible withdrawals from your
Roth Gold IRA, you won’t have to pay any taxes –
including on your capital gains.
Typically, Roth Gold IRAs are better if you expect to
be in a higher tax bracket in retirement. By
frontloading your tax bill now, you can lower your
overall tax obligation on earned income and capital
gains.

IRA withdrawal rules
It’s important to understand that Gold IRAs, like other tax-advantaged Retirement accounts, don’t
allow penalty-free withdrawals unless you satisfy IRS requirements.
With a Roth IRA, you must meet two criteria to make a penalty-free withdrawal:
● Your account must have been open for at least
five years (even if you are over 65), and
● You must be at least age 59.5
Traditional IRAs don’t require your account to be
open for any length of time but they still carry the age
59.5 rule.
If you withdraw cash or physical metal without
meeting these IRS criteria you will be assessed a
10% early withdrawal penalty.

IRA withdrawal rules (cont.)
If you withdraw cash or physical metal without meeting these IRS criteria you will be assessed a
10% early withdrawal penalty.
Early withdrawals from a traditional Gold IRA will be
treated as regular income at your current tax bracket
and you will pay income taxes on the distributed
funds. Capital gains will also be treated and taxed as
regular income.
Early withdrawals from a Roth Gold IRA are tax-
exempt up to the amount you contributed. Capital
gains on the account, if they are withdrawn, will be
treated and taxed as regular income at your current
tax rate.
There are exceptions to the 10% early withdrawal penalty. For example, the penalty is waived if
you make a hardship withdrawal or use the funds for eligible expenses like a first-time home
purchase or higher education costs.

Required minimum distribution IRA
The IRS requires that anyone with a traditional Gold IRA starts taking minimum required distributions
(RMDs) between ages 70.5 and 73, depending on their birth year. RMDs are the minimum amount
you must withdraw so the IRS can start recouping its deferred tax income.
It’s important to keep an eye on your required
distribution amounts. Failure to take withdrawals
will result in a 50% excise tax on the required
amount you did not withdraw during the tax year.
Roth IRAs do not carry RMD requirements.
(If you reach age 72 after December 31st, 2022
then you can wait until age 73 to begin taking the
RMD.

IRA beneficiary rules
If your Gold IRA still contains assets when you pass away, your beneficiaries will have to carry your
remaining tax burden. Most beneficiaries have at least five years to withdraw all the IRA funds
under current rules, though that may change based on their age and relationship to the deceased.
Generally, beneficiaries do not have to pay taxes
on any inherited Gold IRA assets. They may owe
income taxes, however, if they make withdrawals
from an inherited Roth Gold IRA before the account
is five years old.
Note that the IRS waives the 10% early withdrawal
penalty for beneficiaries, even if the original owner
dies before age 59.5.
Your beneficiaries have the option of transferring
assets into an inherited IRA and taking distributions
over 10 years.

Types of Gold IRA
There are three main types of Gold IRA accounts, including Traditional Gold IRA, Roth Gold IRA,
and SEP Gold IRA.
Traditional Gold IRA: Contributions are made with pre-
tax dollars, providing potential tax deductions. The
investment grows tax-deferred until retirement age when
withdrawals are subject to income tax.
Roth Gold IRA: Contributions are made with after-tax
dollars, so there are no immediate tax benefits.
However, the growth of the investment is tax-free, and
qualified withdrawals during retirement are tax-free as
well.
SEP Gold IRA: A SEP (Simplified Employee Pension) Gold IRA is designed for self-employed
individuals and small business owners. Contributions are made by the employer on behalf of eligible
employees, and these contributions are tax-deductible for the employer. The investment grows tax-
deferred, and withdrawals during retirement are subject to income tax.

IRA-approved Precious metals
IRA-approved precious metals are specific types of metals that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
allows to be held within Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). These metals meet certain purity
standards set by the IRS to ensure their eligibility for tax-deferred growth or tax-free withdrawals in
the case of Roth IRAs.
The commonly approved precious metals for IRAs
include gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. To
qualify, gold and platinum must have a purity of at
least 99.5%, while silver must have a purity of 99.9%.
Palladium must meet a purity requirement of at least
99.95%.
Investors can purchase IRA-approved precious
metals in the form of coins or bars from reputable
dealers. It's important to note that certain collectible
coins or rare metals may not meet the IRS criteria
and, therefore, would not be eligible for inclusion in an
IRA.

Gold IRA pros and cons
Pros of a Gold IRA Investment:
Diversification: A Gold IRA provides diversification by
adding physical precious metals to a traditional
retirement portfolio, potentially reducing overall risk.
Hedge Against Economic Uncertainty: Gold has
historically served as a safe-haven during economic
downturns, offering protection against inflation and
currency devaluation.
Tax Advantages: Depending on the type of Gold IRA
(Traditional or Roth), investors can benefit from
potential tax deductions (Traditional) or tax-free growth
and withdrawals (Roth).

Gold IRA pros and cons (cont.)
Cons of a Gold IRA Investment:
Price Volatility: Like any investment, gold prices can be
subject to significant short-term fluctuations, impacting
the overall value of the Gold IRA.
Storage and Custodial Fees: Storing physical gold
involves additional costs, such as secure storage and
custodial fees, potentially reducing overall returns.
Limited Income Generation: Unlike stocks or bonds,
gold does not generate income in the form of dividends
or interest, affecting retirees relying on regular cash
flow.
Lack of Active Growth Potential: Gold's long-term growth may not always match the potential of
other investments, like stocks, which could limit the portfolio's overall performance.

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