Bullion sales tax · Georgia
Georgia sales tax on gold and silver
Is gold taxed in Georgia?
No.
Georgia does not tax gold, silver, or platinum bullion or any coin or paper money that is or was legal tender, including collector coins, but palladium bars and rounds, jewelry, and non-legal-tender medals not priced by metal content are taxable.
Palladium bullion is taxed.
- Investment gold & silver
- Tax-free
- Order threshold
- None
- Metals covered
- Gold, silver and platinum; not palladium
- Jewelry
- Taxed · about 7.49%
What's taxed in Georgia
| What you're buying | Sales tax | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Gold and silver bars and rounds | No sales tax | No sales tax in Georgia, whatever the order size. |
| Gold and silver bullion coins (Eagles, Maple Leafs, Krugerrands) | No sales tax | No sales tax in Georgia, whatever the order size. |
| Platinum bars and rounds | No sales tax | No sales tax in Georgia, whatever the order size. |
| Palladium bars and rounds | Sales tax applies | Georgia's exemption doesn't cover palladium bars, so they are taxed. |
| Platinum and palladium coins (Eagles, Maple Leafs) | No sales tax | No sales tax in Georgia, whatever the order size. |
| Rare and graded (numismatic) coins | No sales tax | No sales tax in Georgia, whatever the order size. |
| Jewelry | Sales tax applies | Taxed like other goods in Georgia. |
| Medals, collectibles and accessories | Sales tax applies | Taxed like other goods in Georgia. |
The rule, in plain English
Georgia does not tax gold, silver, or platinum bullion or any coin or paper money that is or was legal tender, including collector coins, but palladium bars and rounds, jewelry, and non-legal-tender medals not priced by metal content are taxable.
What counts: Rule 560-12-2-.108(1): 'bullion' means 'bars, ingots, or coins of gold, silver, platinum or any combination thereof, which has been processed by coining, smelting, refining, or in some other manner and where the sales price depends upon the content of the metal and not the form.' 'Coins or currency' means a coin or currency 'made of gold, silver, platinum, or other metals or paper which has been or may be used as legal tender under the laws of any state, the United States of America, or any foreign state or nation.' 'Medal' means a medallion, token or coin that has never been legal tender and was created to commemorate something.
Still taxed: Palladium bullion (bars/rounds). Jewelry or works of art containing bullion, coins or currency. Medals and tokens that were never legal tender, unless they are gold, silver or platinum priced by metal content rather than form. Accessories.
What you would pay: three Georgia examples
| Purchase delivered to Georgia | Sales tax |
|---|---|
| Silver coins, $500 | $0 exempt investment bullion |
| Gold coins, $5,000 | $0 exempt investment bullion |
| A gold necklace, $1,000 | about $75 jewelry is taxed |
Using Georgia's 4% state rate plus the average local rate, 7.49% combined (Tax Foundation, January 2026). Your city or county rate may be higher or lower.
Georgia and its neighbors
- Alabama Tax-free
- Florida Partly tax-free
- North Carolina Tax-free
- South Carolina Tax-free
- Tennessee Tax-free
Different rules next door: Florida (partly tax-free). Same as Georgia: Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Tax follows the delivery address, not where you live.
Buying from Bullion Trading LLC with delivery to Georgia
No sales tax is added at our checkout for bullion delivered to Georgia.
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).
Tax-free in Georgia: popular coins and bars
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 Georgia
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. Georgia taxes the gain as ordinary income (top rate 4.99% 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
The DOR exemption list flags state-only exemptions explicitly and has no such note on (66)/(67), so the exemptions appear to apply to local sales taxes (LOST/SPLOST/ESPLOST/MARTA etc.) too.
Common questions about Georgia
Is gold taxed in Georgia?
No. Georgia does not tax gold, silver, or platinum bullion or any coin or paper money that is or was legal tender, including collector coins, but palladium bars and rounds, jewelry, and non-legal-tender medals not priced by metal content are taxable.
Is silver taxed in Georgia?
No. Investment silver bullion and coins are exempt from sales tax in Georgia.
Is gold jewelry taxed in Georgia?
Yes. Jewelry is taxed like other goods in Georgia (about 7.49% on average with local tax), even when it is made of gold, silver or platinum.
Do I pay tax when I sell gold in Georgia?
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. Georgia taxes the gain as ordinary income (top rate 4.99% 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
- O.C.G.A. § 48-8-3(66), (67) — Sales tax exemptions: gold, silver, or platinum bullion; coins or currency (checked October 19, 2026)
- Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 560-12-2-.108 — Bullion, Coins, or Currency (checked October 19, 2026)
- Ga. DOR, Georgia Sales and Use Tax Exemptions, O.C.G.A. § 48-8-3 (July 1, 2023) — DOR exemption list: (66) gold, silver, or platinum bullion; (67) coins or currency (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.