Vehicles Equal Moving Deductions for Mining Operations

August 2019 by Mark E. Battersby

Knowing how and when to deduct the cost and expenses of the vehicles used in the prospecting or mining operation can have significant tax implications.

Melman on Gold & Silver

January 2011
When we look ahead into 2011, we see continuing troubles such as those listed earlier, which will force the public to question the effectiveness of the entire concept of economic strength and vitality through government interventions. In fact, many of those interventions have been abject failures, and we wonder if or when the public will lose confidence in the entire system.

Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices

November 2016

Melman on Gold & Silver

March 2014
...it is beginning to appear that we are recently witnessing a gradual buildup of background information that could lend strength to the arguments for ultimately higher gold and silver prices.

Melman on Gold & Silver

November 2012
Every so often, deadlines are a real pain in the neck! That is truly the case this month as we must complete these musings prior to the Vice Presidential debates as well as the last two Obama-Romney encounters.

Partnering for Tax Savings

May 2015

Although a partnership does not pay taxes on its profits, it must report its operating losses or profits to the IRS on Form 1065, US Return of Partnership Income.

A Primer on Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies

January 2018

Some financial commentators have speculated that bitcoin and other virtual currencies have captured a portion of funds that would have been invested in gold. I find it a bit ironic that people who invest in precious metals would even consider another fiat currency.

US Mint to Offer Other Precious Metal Coins

January 2011
Investors and collectors may also be able to purchase palladium coins after President Obama signed a bill authorizing palladium coins if there is sufficient demand.

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