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<p>[QUOTE="coleguy, post: 293459, member: 9167"]I do keep good records of my purchases for my own knowledge. I still think it's wrong the gov rapes people for enjoying their hobby though. Why is it the gapital gains taxes on stocks and most other investments is a flat 15% while collectibles are taxed up to 28%? Thats absurd!</p><p> </p><p>Lucky for us, I found out, under tax code Section 1031, we don't have to pay taxes on any gapital gains made if that money is re-invested. One could take the profit and re-invest in a lower taxed option and come out ahead. It's just a shame we're penalized for our hobby at all.</p><p> </p><p>One other point I was confused on. Would we still get stuck paying CG taxes on coins in those states that have no sales tax on coins? I buy mostly in AZ, where there is no tax on purchases of currency. Wouldn't that apply to seeling them as well?</p><p>GUy~[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="coleguy, post: 293459, member: 9167"]I do keep good records of my purchases for my own knowledge. I still think it's wrong the gov rapes people for enjoying their hobby though. Why is it the gapital gains taxes on stocks and most other investments is a flat 15% while collectibles are taxed up to 28%? Thats absurd! Lucky for us, I found out, under tax code Section 1031, we don't have to pay taxes on any gapital gains made if that money is re-invested. One could take the profit and re-invest in a lower taxed option and come out ahead. It's just a shame we're penalized for our hobby at all. One other point I was confused on. Would we still get stuck paying CG taxes on coins in those states that have no sales tax on coins? I buy mostly in AZ, where there is no tax on purchases of currency. Wouldn't that apply to seeling them as well? GUy~[/QUOTE]
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