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It’s not a loophole, and it’s not a trick.
Section 408(m) is simply how the IRS lets you hold certain coins or bullion inside a retirement account — if you follow the rules.
The catch? You can’t store it at home, and you can’t skip the custodian. It’s about control, not secrecy.
And that’s what separates a compliant strategy from a costly mistake.
What Section 408(m) Allows
Markets are shifting fast — inflation, new IRS oversight, and the quiet rollout of digital settlement systems.
For retirees and savers, diversification isn’t about chasing gold spikes; it’s about keeping one part of the portfolio real and within the law.
That’s exactly where § 408(m) fits in.
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Did you know there’s an IRS loophole—408(m)—that lets you pull monthly or weekly income from your 401(k), IRA, TSP or 403(b) completely tax-free?
Most Americans have never even heard of it. Yet the wealthy use it to shield gains, avoid penalties and stay fully invested—while everyone else sits exposed.
This isn't a theory. It’s a legal, IRS-approved strategy that can put a second, tax-free paycheck in your pocket—no cash conversion, no red tape, no catching penalties.
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What It Doesn’t Allow
Most collectibles are still out: numismatics, art, gems, coins/bars that miss the specs.
Krugerrands don’t make the cut.
And home storage breaks the rules. In McNulty (2021), keeping IRA-owned Eagles at home triggered a taxable distribution plus penalties north of $300k. Labeling it as an IRA-LLC didn’t help; possession by the owner voided the protection.
How to Set It Up (Cleanly)
Custodian & Depository. Use a bank under §408(n) or an IRS-approved non-bank trustee. They’ll arrange insured storage (segregated or commingled) at a professional vault.
Eligible product list. Stick to American Eagles, qualifying Maples, and bars from accredited refiners with proper hallmarks.
Liquidity plan. Need cash? Instruct the custodian to sell inside the IRA, then distribute cash. Requesting the bars themselves = a distribution at fair market value.
Reporting. Custodian reports FMV annually on Form 5498; Form 1099-R issues when you take distributions.
Prefer a step-by-step checklist (custodian, depository, eligible products)?
How Taxes Actually Work
Traditional IRA: withdrawals are ordinary income. Under 59½ without an exception? Add the 10% early-distribution penalty. RMDs start at 73 (1951–59 birth years) and 75 (1960+). Missed RMD = 25% excise (10% if corrected in time).
Roth IRA: qualified distributions are tax-free and penalty-free. You need the 5-year clock plus age 59½ (or another qualifying event). No RMDs for the original owner.
Bottom line: “tax-free income” applies to qualified Roth distributions — not to all metals pulled from an IRA.
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The Defensive Angle
§408(m) isn’t a trick; it’s plumbing for holding hard assets inside a retirement account without losing tax advantages. Do it by the book — through a real custodian and vault — and it works exactly as written. Cut corners and you buy yourself a tax bill.
The Compass Ahead
The smartest investors aren’t chasing loopholes—they’re building systems that survive the next rewrite of the rules.
That’s what §408(m) really is: a guardrail built into the tax code.
Know it. Use it properly. And let time do the compounding.
This note is for education, not tax advice. Speak with a qualified tax professional about your specific IRA or Roth situation.
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