Inherited gold coins get a stepped-up basis, but gains from the date of death to the sale are taxable collectibles income at up to 28%.
A $50,000 coin gain on top of $95,000 in retirement income can push a single filer's Part B premium from $203 to $406 per month for a full year.
Splitting coin sales across two tax years, documenting date-of-death value, and modeling MAGI before selling can prevent crossing costly Medicare surcharge thresholds.
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A retiree sells his late father's gold coin collection this summer for roughly $4,700 per ounce of gold content. His accountant confirms that the inheritance itself was not federal taxable income. Under Internal Revenue Code Section 1014, inherited property generally receives a new basis based on its value at the date of death.
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A $50,000 coin gain on top of $95,000 in retirement income can push a single filer's Part B premium from $203 to $406 per month for a full year.
Splitting coin sales across two tax years, documenting date-of-death value, and modeling MAGI before selling can prevent crossing costly Medicare surcharge thresholds.
Read More: Learn 7 ways to generate income with a $1,000,000+ portfolio (sponsor)
A retiree sells his late father's gold coin collection this summer for roughly $4,700 per ounce of gold content. His accountant confirms that the inheritance itself was not federal taxable income. Under Internal Revenue Code Section 1014, inherited property generally receives a new basis based on its value at the date of death.
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