Maryland Sales Tax on Bullion
Sometimes — In Maryland, qualifying bullion and coin orders are tax-free if your order total is at least $1,000. Smaller orders, jewelry, and collectibles are taxed normally.
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 Maryland sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Bullion Coins | Sales tax applies | Standard Maryland sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Bullion Rounds | Sales tax applies | Standard Maryland sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Legal-Tender Coins | Sales tax applies | Standard Maryland sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Numismatic Coins | Sales tax applies | Standard Maryland sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Jewelry | Sales tax applies | Standard Maryland sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Industrial Precious Metal | Sales tax applies | Standard Maryland sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Collectibles (Non-Coin) | Sales tax applies | Standard Maryland sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Paper Currency | Sales tax applies | Standard Maryland sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Accessories | Sales tax applies | Standard Maryland sales tax applies at checkout. |
- What's covered by the exemption
- Almost nothing online — Maryland only exempts bullion sales over $1,000 made in person at the Baltimore Convention Center.
- How they decide what counts as bullion
- Maryland's exemption only applies to bullion sold over $1,000 at the Baltimore Convention Center. Regular online sales are taxed normally.
- What's NOT covered
- Almost everything for online buyers — only the narrow Baltimore Convention Center carveout remains.
Common questions about sales tax on gold and silver in Maryland.
Is gold or silver bullion taxable in Maryland?
For ecommerce and direct sales, bullion is generally taxable in Maryland. Only a narrow carveout remains for certain sales at the Baltimore Convention Center.
Are bullion coins exempt in Maryland?
Generally no for online/direct purchases. The exemption is limited to qualifying precious-metal bullion or coins sold at the Baltimore Convention Center.
What is the Maryland threshold tied to the bullion exemption?
The carveout is tied to a $1,000 threshold and applies only in the specific Baltimore Convention Center setting.
Are numismatic coins taxed in Maryland?
Numismatic coins are generally taxable for online/direct sales in Maryland under the narrow exemption structure.
Is precious-metal jewelry taxed in Maryland?
Yes. Jewelry is taxable in Maryland.