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Mister Ed

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3. May I ask a question of you or of others knowledgeable about trading silver?

Reply to cachukis (Reply #2)

Thu Jan 29, 2026, 11:31 AM

Jan 29

The question is about taxes. Those who sell silver today that they've owned for awhile will make a significant profit on it. What sort of taxes will they pay on that profit, and how do they calculate it?

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Likely sign of a bubble Fiendish Thingy Jan 29 #1

As a retired antiquer, my penchant for silver has been cachukis Jan 29 #2

May I ask a question of you or of others knowledgeable about trading silver? Mister Ed Jan 29 #3

You are required to pay a capital gains tax on the cachukis Jan 29 #4

Thank you so much! That's very helpful. n/t Mister Ed Jan 29 #5