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Checkbook IRA LLCs and Gold: What the McNulty Case Changed
Checkbook IRA LLCs promised custodian-free control of IRA gold. Here is what the Tax Court held in McNulty and why the structure fails for metals.
Read MoreGold IRA Depositories: How Approved Storage Facilities Work
Gold IRA metals must sit with an approved trustee. See what qualifies a depository, how vault insurance and audits work, and what storage costs.
Read MoreGold IRA Tax Paperwork: Forms 5498, 1099-R, and Valuations
Gold IRA custodians file Forms 5498 and 1099-R each year. Learn what each reports, how metals are valued, and which forms you may file yourself.
Read MoreGold IRAs and Divorce: How Retirement Metals Get Divided
How a gold IRA gets divided in divorce: tax-free transfers under IRC 408(d)(6), in-kind vs. cash splits, valuation timing, and the tax details to plan for.
Read MoreHow Long Does a Gold IRA Rollover Take? A Realistic Timeline
Most gold IRA rollovers take two to six weeks from application to metals in the depository. See what each stage takes and what slows things down.
Read MoreHow Much Do You Need to Start a Gold IRA? Minimums Explained
The IRS sets no minimum for a gold IRA, but companies do, often thousands of dollars. See why minimums exist and how fixed fees weigh on smaller balances.
Read MoreProhibited Transactions in a Gold IRA: Rules to Know
IRC Section 4975 bars self-dealing between an IRA and its owner. Learn who counts as a disqualified person and which gold IRA moves can void the account.
Read MoreSegregated vs. Commingled Gold IRA Storage: What You Pay For
IRA metals sit in an approved depository, but you often choose between segregated and commingled storage. Compare costs and when paying more helps.
Read MoreWhat a Gold IRA Custodian Does (and How to Vet One)
A custodian holds and reports your gold IRA but gives no advice and vets no dealers. Learn what custodians actually do, and how to check one before you sign.
Read MoreWhat Is a Self-Directed IRA? The Account Behind Every Gold IRA
A gold IRA is legally a self-directed IRA. Learn what self-directed means, the custodian's passive role, and the rules every account holder should know.
Read MoreHow to Choose a Gold IRA Company: Questions to Ask
A practical checklist for comparing Gold IRA companies: the fee questions, storage and custodian details, and buyback terms that help you find the right fit.
Read MoreGold IRA Fees Explained: Setup, Storage, and Custodian Costs
Gold IRAs carry costs that ordinary IRAs do not: setup fees, annual custodian fees, depository storage, and dealer markups. Learn the typical ranges and how to compare total cost before you open an account.
Read MoreRolling Over a TSP, 403(b), or 457 into a Gold IRA
Federal employees, teachers, healthcare workers, and government staff can often roll their TSP, 403(b), or 457(b) savings into a gold IRA. Here is how the rules differ by plan and how to move the money without a tax bill.
Read MoreGold IRA Storage Rules: Why Home Storage Is a Problem
IRA precious metals must be held by an approved custodian at an approved depository. Here is why home storage arrangements fail under IRS rules, and what compliant storage actually looks like.
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