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Maine Sales Tax on Bullion
What this means for you
Yes — In Maine, sales tax applies to bullion, coins, jewelry, and accessories — just like other goods.
Bullion treatment
Taxed like other goods
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 | Sales tax applies | Standard Maine sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Bullion Coins | Sales tax applies | Standard Maine sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Bullion Rounds | Sales tax applies | Standard Maine sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Legal-Tender Coins | Sales tax applies | Standard Maine sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Numismatic Coins | Sales tax applies | Standard Maine sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Jewelry | Sales tax applies | Standard Maine sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Industrial Precious Metal | Sales tax applies | Standard Maine sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Collectibles (Non-Coin) | Sales tax applies | Standard Maine sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Paper Currency | Sales tax applies | Standard Maine sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Accessories | Sales tax applies | Standard Maine sales tax applies at checkout. |
- What's covered by the exemption
- No bullion-specific exemption — bullion, coins, jewelry, and accessories are taxed like any other tangible goods.
- How they decide what counts as bullion
- No special bullion test — sales tax applies to bullion the same way as other tangible goods.
- What's NOT covered
- Bullion, coins, paper currency generally taxable
Common questions about sales tax on gold and silver in Maine.
Is gold bullion taxable in Maine?
Yes. Maine has no general bullion exemption, so gold bullion is taxable.
Is silver bullion exempt in Maine?
No. Silver bullion is taxable in Maine under the statewide rule.
Are coins and numismatic coins taxed in Maine?
Yes. Coins, including numismatic/collector coins, are taxable in Maine.
Is jewelry taxed in Maine?
Yes. Precious-metal jewelry is taxable in Maine.
