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Taxation of bullion sales

The taxation of bullion sales in Washington state, including the distinction between sales to end consumers and resellers

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Jan 19, 2026

What federal reporting rules apply to private gold and silver sales in Washington state?

Federal law creates two distinct reporting regimes that matter for private sales of gold and silver in Washington: cash-transaction reporting (Form 8300) for payments of $10,000 or more, and dealer re...

Jan 15, 2026

How does Washington State typically enforce use tax on goods purchased out of state and brought into Washington?

Washington enforces use tax primarily through a combination of legal obligation to self-report, targeted audits of businesses and institutions, vehicle-registration triggers, and rules that push remot...

Jan 21, 2026

Do Washington private sellers have to report income from selling gold or silver on state tax returns?

does not levy a general personal income tax , so there is no routine “state income tax return” on which most residents would report capital gains from selling gold or silver; however, state tax rules ...