Precious Metals Parity Act (S. 989)
March 12, 2025
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Where This Stands
Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Version history
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View official text →Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE CORTEZ MASTO FOR SENATE | JONES, ROBERT | $1,500 | LIFE INSURANCE | Mar 2026 |
| CATHERINE CORTEZ MASTO FOR SENATE | THOMAS, LAUREN | $1,000 | CEO | Mar 2026 |
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The Frame
If passed, this bill would change the tax treatment of precious metal investments for regulated investment companies, potentially affecting how these companies structure their portfolios and report income for tax purposes starting in the next taxable year.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Regulated investment companies
These companies would be permitted to include income from precious metals when calculating their qualifying income for tax purposes.
Internal Revenue Service
The agency would be required to update tax reporting standards to include precious metals as qualifying income for regulated investment companies.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
Summary
Key Facts
- The bill amends Section 851(b)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
- It adds 'precious metals' to the list of sources that count as 'qualifying income' for regulated investment companies.
- The changes apply to taxable years beginning after the date the bill is enacted into law.
- The bill was introduced in the Senate on March 12, 2025.
- The bill is currently referred to the Senate Committee on Finance.
Why It Matters
If passed, this bill would change the tax treatment of precious metal investments for regulated investment companies, potentially affecting how these companies structure their portfolios and report income for tax purposes starting in the next taxable year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a regulated investment company?
When would this change take effect?
News Coverage
Lobbying Activity
QUICKEL CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC
on behalf of INTEGER LLC ON BEHALF OF WORLD GOLD COUNCIL
WGC USA, INC.
Sponsors
Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Expansion of Qualifying Income
The bill represents a policy shift to treat precious metals similarly to foreign currencies in the context of investment company tax compliance.
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Analysis Score
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