Adding Precious Metals into Your IRA
Financial professionals across the globe all agree that asset diversification is the key to investment success. To reduce your risks, they suggest the purchase of precious metals within your portfolio to diversify investments among different securities or asset classes.
Unfortunately, most Americans do not realize that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allows investors to place a wide variety of assets into retirement accounts, including Gold, Silver, Platinum and Palladium. however as with everything surrounding our tax code, there are regulations and specific requirements associated with these investments, as well as limitations as to the Type and Quality of the Bullion products that are acceptable.
Below are the three easy steps you need to take in order to set-up a Precious Metals IRA account, purchase the best bullion products that conform to IRA requirements, and then Keep your Gold and Silver safe and secure while you watch your investment grow.
Contact us at 866.972.3732 or by email at info@fsdepository.com for more information and details.
Gold is forever. It is beautiful, useful, and never wears out. Small wonder that gold has been prized over all else, in all ages, as a store of value that will survive the travails of life and the ravages of time. -James Blakely
See How Easy it is to Set Up Your IRA
Setting Up Self Directed IRA Account
Setting up a Self Directed IRA is simple, however there are mandatory rules enforced by the IRS that govern these types of IRA accounts that must be followed, along with specific reporting requirements. For instance, you may not be in physical possession of the Bullion assets held within your IRA. These must be secured in a depository or independent facility. Fortunately there are companies that specialize in the setting up and administering of self Directed IRA's such as Entrust. Read more about Entrust here.
Purchasing Gold, Silver or Platinum for Your Account
First Sate Depository does not Buy or Sell any bullion products. The IRA holder is responsible for choosing the previous metals dealer and the type of product. However, make sure you know what products are acceptable by reading our article "What Coins Qualify ?" .
You are fee to purchase Bullion coins and other IRA acceptable bullion products from ANY bullion dealer, and we will work with your IRA plan administrator to arrange to have the assets transferred and/or delivered to First State.
Also, as an authorized NGC Submission Center, First State can arrange to have your bullion coins "certified" with NGC's NEW Certified Bullion Coin Program. This adds a new layer of security to your bullion holdings as each coin carries it own serial number and the program guarantees both fineness and authenticity. Find out more about NGC Certified Bullion Coins here !
The IRA Storage Solution - First State Depository
First State Depository has been recognized as one of the nations finest Precious Metals Depositories. We not only bring years of experience to the table, in addition to our state of the art security and level 3 storage facitity, we are also uniquely positioned to provide you with turn-key solutions to the set-up, purchase and storage of precious metals into an IRA account.
Find out more about the First State Advantage, and why First State is the Best Place depository facility to store your precious metals, rare coins and IRA bullion.
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Some Legal Stuff
Please note, First State Depository does not offer investment, tax, financial or legal advice to clients. Individuals who believe they need advice should consult with the appropriate professional licensed in that area. We can however provide you with all the information you need about the Depository services we offer and recommend companies which may be able to assist you.
