I am a US citizen. Are buy-and-sell transactions reported to the IRS?
Form 1099 issued for sales of specific gold and silver products.
GBI Direct is required to issue a Form 1099 showing gross proceeds from the sale of any of the following items:

* For bars, any hallmark regardless of whether that hallmark is accepted as “good delivery” on any of the commodity exchanges.
Note: This information is provided to assist you and is not intended to be used by you as the sole guidance for complying with IRS regulations. You should always consult with a tax advisor.