Bullion sales tax · Kansas
Kansas sales tax on gold and silver
Is gold taxed in Kansas?
No.
Kansas does not tax gold or silver coins, or gold, silver, platinum or palladium bars, ingots and medallions priced by metal content; platinum and palladium coins are not in the exemption and are taxed.
Platinum and palladium coins are taxed.
- Investment gold & silver
- Tax-free
- Order threshold
- None
- Metals covered
- Gold, silver, platinum and palladium
- Jewelry
- Taxed · about 8.69%
What's taxed in Kansas
| What you're buying | Sales tax | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Gold and silver bars and rounds | No sales tax | No sales tax in Kansas, whatever the order size. |
| Gold and silver bullion coins (Eagles, Maple Leafs, Krugerrands) | No sales tax | No sales tax in Kansas, whatever the order size. |
| Platinum and palladium bars and rounds | No sales tax | No sales tax in Kansas, whatever the order size. |
| Platinum and palladium coins (Eagles, Maple Leafs) | Sales tax applies | Kansas's exemption doesn't cover platinum or palladium coins, so they are taxed. |
| Rare and graded (numismatic) coins | Depends on the item | Depends on the coin and how it is priced; see the rule below. |
| Jewelry | Sales tax applies | Taxed like other goods in Kansas. |
| Medals, collectibles and accessories | Sales tax applies | Taxed like other goods in Kansas. |
The rule, in plain English
Kansas does not tax gold or silver coins, or gold, silver, platinum or palladium bars, ingots and medallions priced by metal content; platinum and palladium coins are not in the exemption and are taxed.
What counts: K.S.A. 79-3606(mmmm): 'bullion' means 'bars, ingots or commemorative medallions of gold, silver, platinum, palladium, or a combination thereof, for which the value of the metal depends on its content and not the form'. 'Gold or silver coins' is not further defined.
Still taxed: Platinum and palladium coins (K.S.A. 79-3606(mmmm) covers only gold or silver coins and Pt/Pd bars, ingots and medallions). Base-metal coins. Jewelry. Items valued by form rather than metal content. Accessories.
What you would pay: three Kansas examples
| Purchase delivered to Kansas | Sales tax |
|---|---|
| Silver coins, $500 | $0 exempt investment bullion |
| Gold coins, $5,000 | $0 exempt investment bullion |
| A gold necklace, $1,000 | about $87 jewelry is taxed |
Using Kansas's 6.5% state rate plus the average local rate, 8.69% combined (Tax Foundation, January 2026). Your city or county rate may be higher or lower.
Kansas and its neighbors
All of Kansas's neighbors treat investment bullion the same way.
Buying from Bullion Trading LLC with delivery to Kansas
No sales tax is added at our checkout for bullion delivered to Kansas.
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 Kansas: 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 Kansas
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. Kansas taxes the gain as ordinary income (top rate 5.58% 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
Local sales taxes use the state base and the K.S.A. 79-3606 exemptions; exempt items are exempt locally.
Common questions about Kansas
Is gold taxed in Kansas?
No. Kansas does not tax gold or silver coins, or gold, silver, platinum or palladium bars, ingots and medallions priced by metal content; platinum and palladium coins are not in the exemption and are taxed.
Is silver taxed in Kansas?
No. Investment silver bullion and coins are exempt from sales tax in Kansas.
Is gold jewelry taxed in Kansas?
Yes. Jewelry is taxed like other goods in Kansas (about 8.69% on average with local tax), even when it is made of gold, silver or platinum.
Do I pay tax when I sell gold in Kansas?
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. Kansas taxes the gain as ordinary income (top rate 5.58% 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
- K.S.A. 79-3606(mmmm) — Exemption for gold or silver coins and palladium, platinum, gold or silver bullion (checked October 19, 2026)
- Kansas Department of Revenue, Notice 19-02 (July 1, 2019) — Exempt Sales of Gold or Silver Coins; and Palladium, Platinum, Gold or Silver Bullion (read via Internet Archive snapshot of 2026-02-26; ksrevenue.gov refused connections) (coins by metal; checked October 21, 2026)
- Kansas Department of Revenue, Revenue Notice, Sales of Gold, Silver, Precious Metals Coins (Apr. 1, 1987) — Pre-exemption position: precious-metal coins are taxable retail sales (superseded for gold/silver coins by 79-3606(mmmm); read via Internet Archive) (coins by metal; checked October 21, 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.