GOVERNMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Grand Rapids Coins will go to the greatest possible extent to protect your privacy, but must report certain transactions, as noted below:
Cash Reporting Regulations
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
Patriot Act of 2001, Section 352 requires coin dealers to have a formal anti-money laundering compliance program, a company compliance officer, and annual employee training program, and an annual audit of the coin dealer’s compliance program. This law is intended to detect potential terrorist activities.
To comply with these regulations, Grand Rapids Coins must obtain positive identification and a finger print of clients who buy or sell $3,000+ in bullion-related coins and/or ingots. We will only release this information if a certified IRS agent visits our office to request such information.
Bulk Sales to Dealers—Reporting Regulations
IRS Form 1099-B must be filed when we purchase larger quantities of the following specific bulk bars or coins from non-corporate sellers in a single/related transaction(s):
Bar/Coin | Minimum Amount Triggering Report Requirement |
Gold bars | Any size bars totaling 1+ kilogram |
Silver bars | Any size bars totaing 1,000+ troy oz. |
Platinum bars | Any size bars totaling 25+ troy oz. |
Palladium bars | Any size bars totaling 100+ troy oz. |
Gold Maple Leaf | 25 1-oz. coins |
Gold Krugerrand | 25 1-oz. coins |
Gold Mexican Onza | 25 1-oz. coins |
US Silver coins, 90% | Coins totaling $1,000+ face value (dimes, quarters, half dollars). |
If your sale to us is a combination these ingots or coins in a lesser quantity in any of these groups , the reporting requirement is not triggered. Be aware that the IRS still expects to see the transaction on your tax return.
Don’t let these reporting requirements sway your investments; also be aware that there are other bulk coins and ingots that can easily fulfill your commodity investment requirements.
Contact Grand Rapids Coins for your commodity investment purchases.