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Inheritance Tax

The tax on assets inherited from a deceased person, including precious metals, and how it affects the cost-basis.

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Jan 15, 2026
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Can basis adjustments apply when gifted precious metals are later sold for a gain or loss?

Gifts and inheritances of precious metals trigger different cost-basis rules that determine whether a subsequent sale produces a taxable gain or deductible loss; inherited metals normally receive a "s...

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