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Gold ETF investors may be surprised by their tax bill on profits
The IRS treats gold — and exchange-traded funds backed by physical gold — as collectibles. Collectibles have a top 28% tax rate for long-term capital gains.
The IRS treats gold — and exchange-traded funds backed by physical gold — as collectibles. Collectibles have a top 28% tax rate for long-term capital gains.
