Bullion Sales Tax by State

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CA

California Sales Tax on Bullion

Conditionally Exempt Local taxes may differ

What this means for you

Sometimes — In California, qualifying bullion and coin orders are tax-free if your order total is at least $2,000. Smaller orders, jewelry, and collectibles are taxed normally.

Order minimum to qualify $2,000+ Your order has to reach this for the exemption to apply.
Local taxes May still apply Some cities or counties charge their own rate.
Status $2,000 rule in force

Here's how each kind of item is treated in this state. Tap a row to read the plain-English note.

What you're buying Sales tax? What that means
Bullion Bars Depends on the order Tax-free if your order total is at least $2,000 and the items qualify. Smaller orders are taxed.
Bullion Coins Depends on the order Tax-free if your order total is at least $2,000 and the items qualify. Smaller orders are taxed.
Bullion Rounds Depends on the order Tax-free if your order total is at least $2,000 and the items qualify. Smaller orders are taxed.
Legal-Tender Coins Depends on the order Tax-free if your order total is at least $2,000 and the items qualify. Smaller orders are taxed.
Numismatic Coins Depends on the order Tax-free if your order total is at least $2,000 and the items qualify. Smaller orders are taxed.
Jewelry Sales tax applies Standard California sales tax applies at checkout.
Industrial Precious Metal Sales tax applies Standard California sales tax applies at checkout.
Collectibles (Non-Coin) Sales tax applies Standard California sales tax applies at checkout.
Paper Currency Sales tax applies Standard California sales tax applies at checkout.
Accessories Sales tax applies Standard California sales tax applies at checkout.
Good to know: This is a plain-English summary of how state sales tax usually works on bullion — not legal or tax advice. The tax line on your checkout is the official number. If anything here is unclear, reach out and we'll help.