Bullion sales tax · Montana
Montana sales tax on gold and silver
Is gold taxed in Montana?
No.
Montana has no general state sales tax, so bullion, coins and jewelry shipped to Montana carry no sales tax.
- Investment gold & silver
- No sales tax
- Order threshold
- None
- Metals covered
- No sales tax on any
- Jewelry
- Not taxed
What's taxed in Montana
| What you're buying | Sales tax | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Gold and silver bars and rounds | No sales tax | Montana has no statewide sales tax. |
| Gold and silver bullion coins (Eagles, Maple Leafs, Krugerrands) | No sales tax | Montana has no statewide sales tax. |
| Platinum and palladium bullion (bars, rounds and coins) | No sales tax | Montana has no statewide sales tax. |
| Rare and graded (numismatic) coins | No sales tax | Montana has no statewide sales tax. |
| Jewelry | No sales tax | Montana has no statewide sales tax. |
| Medals, collectibles and accessories | No sales tax | Montana has no statewide sales tax. |
The rule, in plain English
Montana has no general state sales tax, so bullion, coins and jewelry shipped to Montana carry no sales tax.
What counts: Not applicable. There is no general sales tax, so there is no bullion definition.
Still taxed: Nothing under a general sales tax. Separate local resort taxes (max 3%) apply to 'luxuries' sold by businesses inside designated resort communities or areas (MCA 7-6-1501, 7-6-1503).
What you would pay: three Montana examples
| Purchase delivered to Montana | Sales tax |
|---|---|
| Silver coins, $500 | $0 no state sales tax |
| Gold coins, $5,000 | $0 no state sales tax |
| A gold necklace, $1,000 | $0 no state sales tax |
Montana and its neighbors
- Idaho Tax-free
- North Dakota Tax-free
- South Dakota Tax-free
- Wyoming Tax-free
Different rules next door: Idaho (tax-free), North Dakota (tax-free), South Dakota (tax-free) and Wyoming (tax-free). Tax follows the delivery address, not where you live.
Buying from Bullion Trading LLC with delivery to Montana
No sales tax is added at our checkout for bullion delivered to Montana.
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).
Popular bullion delivered to Montana
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 Montana
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. Montana taxes capital gains at its own lower rates, 3% and 4.1%.
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
Resort-tax communities (for example Big Sky, West Yellowstone, Whitefish) may tax luxuries sold by businesses inside the resort area, up to 3%. That tax falls on businesses located in the area. It is generally not relevant to orders shipped from an out-of-state dealer, but this was not confirmed against the MCA text.
Common questions about Montana
Is gold taxed in Montana?
No. Montana has no general state sales tax, so bullion, coins and jewelry shipped to Montana carry no sales tax.
Is silver taxed in Montana?
No. Montana has no statewide sales tax.
Is gold jewelry taxed in Montana?
Montana has no statewide sales tax, so jewelry isn't taxed by the state.
Do I pay tax when I sell gold in Montana?
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. Montana taxes capital gains at its own lower rates, 3% and 4.1%.
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
- Montana Department of Revenue — Sales Tax Guidance for Montana Business and Residents (checked October 19, 2026)
- Montana Department of Revenue, Local Resort Tax (citing MCA 7-6-1501, 7-6-1503, 7-6-1507) — Local Resort Tax (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)
- HB 337 changes (Montana Department of Revenue)
- IRS Topic 409: capital gains and losses (collectibles rate)
How we research and check this guide: our method.