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Bullion Sales Tax

The sales tax on precious metal bullion in Washington, which was previously exempt but is now taxable as of January 1, 2026.

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Jan 28, 2026
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How have neighboring states’ bullion tax rules changed, and can Washington residents legally avoid use tax by buying out of state?

repealed a decades‑old sales‑and‑use tax exemption for precious‑metal bullion effective January 1, 2026, making retail purchases of gold, silver and qualifying coins subject to retail sales tax and B&...

Jan 23, 2026
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How do Washington exemptions distinguish bullion valued for metal content versus numismatic/collectible coins for sales‑tax purposes?

-sales">Washington historically treated “precious metal bullion” differently from or collectible coins for sales-tax purposes by exempting bullion whose value rests on metal content and coins used as ...