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Jan 17, 2026
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Is sales tax or use tax owed on private sales of precious metals in Washington state?

Washington repealed its longstanding sales-tax exemption for precious metal bullion and monetized bullion effective January 1, 2026, meaning retail sales of gold, silver and similar items to end consu...

Dec 4, 2025
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Are there licensing or dealer registration requirements for selling gold privately in Washington?

Washington changed its treatment of private sales of gold and other precious-metal bullion in 2025: under ESSB 5794 the state treats gross income from sales of precious metal bullion and “monetized bu...