Bullion sales tax · Delaware
Delaware sales tax on gold and silver
Is gold taxed in Delaware?
No.
Delaware has no state or local sales tax, so buyers pay no sales tax on bullion, coins or anything else shipped there.
- Investment gold & silver
- No sales tax
- Order threshold
- None
- Metals covered
- No sales tax on any
- Jewelry
- Not taxed
What's taxed in Delaware
| What you're buying | Sales tax | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Gold and silver bars and rounds | No sales tax | Delaware has no statewide sales tax. |
| Gold and silver bullion coins (Eagles, Maple Leafs, Krugerrands) | No sales tax | Delaware has no statewide sales tax. |
| Platinum and palladium bullion (bars, rounds and coins) | No sales tax | Delaware has no statewide sales tax. |
| Rare and graded (numismatic) coins | No sales tax | Delaware has no statewide sales tax. |
| Jewelry | No sales tax | Delaware has no statewide sales tax. |
| Medals, collectibles and accessories | No sales tax | Delaware has no statewide sales tax. |
The rule, in plain English
Delaware has no state or local sales tax, so buyers pay no sales tax on bullion, coins or anything else shipped there.
What counts: Not applicable: no sales tax.
Still taxed: Nothing at the consumer level. Sellers in Delaware owe gross receipts tax on their own receipts.
What you would pay: three Delaware examples
| Purchase delivered to Delaware | Sales tax |
|---|---|
| Silver coins, $500 | $0 no state sales tax |
| Gold coins, $5,000 | $0 no state sales tax |
| A gold necklace, $1,000 | $0 no state sales tax |
Delaware and its neighbors
- Maryland Tax-free on orders over $1,000
- New Jersey Partly tax-free
- Pennsylvania Tax-free
Different rules next door: Maryland (tax-free on orders over $1,000), New Jersey (partly tax-free) and Pennsylvania (tax-free). Tax follows the delivery address, not where you live.
Buying from Bullion Trading LLC with delivery to Delaware
No sales tax is added at our checkout for bullion delivered to Delaware.
Orders ship insured and discreetly packed: USPS under $1,000, FedEx with adult signature from $1,000, usually within 2–3 business days after payment clears. Bank transfer and check are our best price; card and PayPal add 5% (up to $7,500).
Popular bullion delivered to Delaware
The large price is the check/wire price; the card/PayPal price is listed under it. Prices follow the live spot price.
Selling gold in Delaware
Selling gold to a dealer is not a retail purchase, so no sales tax applies. A profit is a capital gain: the IRS taxes gains on gold and silver bullion as collectibles, at up to 28% when held more than a year. Delaware taxes the gain as ordinary income (top rate 6.6% in 2026).
Dealers have to report some larger sales to the IRS on Form 1099-B; keep your purchase receipts to show your cost.
We buy bullion at our counter at 20 West 47th Street in New York: walk in with a photo ID and we pay by same-day check. How selling to us works
Local taxes
None; Delaware has no local sales taxes.
Common questions about Delaware
Is gold taxed in Delaware?
No. Delaware has no state or local sales tax, so buyers pay no sales tax on bullion, coins or anything else shipped there.
Is silver taxed in Delaware?
No. Delaware has no statewide sales tax.
Is gold jewelry taxed in Delaware?
Delaware has no statewide sales tax, so jewelry isn't taxed by the state.
Do I pay tax when I sell gold in Delaware?
Selling gold to a dealer is not a retail purchase, so no sales tax applies. A profit is a capital gain: the IRS taxes gains on gold and silver bullion as collectibles, at up to 28% when held more than a year. Delaware taxes the gain as ordinary income (top rate 6.6% in 2026).
Selling to a dealer
No sales tax
A gain on the sale
Taxed by the IRS as a collectible, up to 28% when held more than a year
Sources
- Delaware Division of Revenue — "Delaware does not impose a state or local sales tax"; gross receipts tax imposed on the seller (checked October 19, 2026)
- State and Local Sales Tax Rates, 2026 (table: State & Local Sales Tax Rates as of January 1, 2026) (Tax Foundation)
- 2026 Sales Tax Rates, Midyear Update (rates as of July 1, 2026) (Tax Foundation)
- State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (Tax Foundation)
- IRS Topic 409: capital gains and losses (collectibles rate)
How we research and check this guide: our method.