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Washington precious metal bullion tax 2026

The Washington Department of Revenue says sales to end consumers—including online sales shipped to Washington residents—are now subject to retail sales tax and the retailing Business & Occupation (B&O) tax.

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Jan 27, 2026
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What documentation qualifies a purchaser as a reseller for wholesale bullion sales in Washington?

sellers may treat a as wholesale—and avoid charging retail sales tax—only when the buyer provides Department of Revenue–issued reseller documentation such as a valid or other approved exemption certif...

Jan 18, 2026

How do Washington sales-tax destination and nexus rules apply to online precious-metal purchases shipped from out-of-state vendors?

Washington repealed its long-standing exemption for precious metal bullion and monetized bullion effective January 1, 2026, and the Washington Department of Revenue says sales to end consumers—includi...