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Sales Tax on Bullion in Maryland
What this means for you
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.
Order minimum to qualify
$1,000+
Your order has to reach this for the exemption to apply.
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.
