Archive for the 'precious metals legislation' Category

Star Spangled Banner Coins Bill Signed into Law

The schedule of upcoming commemorative coins continues to fill up with the recent passage of H.R. 2097. This bill was introduced back on April 23, 2009 by Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger of Maryland. It was passed by the House on September 9, 2009 and more recently approved by the Senate on August 2, 2010.
With the [...]

Fair Treatment for Precious Metals Investors Act

S.1367: Fair Treatment for Precious Metals Investors Act

Summary: Seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat gold, silver, platinum, and palladium investments in the same manner as stock and mutual fund investments for the purposes of the capital gains tax rates imposed.
Sponsor: Sen. Michael Crapo
Date Introduced: June 25, 2009
Current Status: Referred to [...]