Bullion sales tax · New Hampshire
New Hampshire sales tax on gold and silver
Is gold taxed in New Hampshire?
No.
New Hampshire has no general sales tax, so bullion, coins and jewelry shipped to New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire
| What you're buying | Sales tax | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Gold and silver bars and rounds | No sales tax | New Hampshire has no statewide sales tax. |
| Gold and silver bullion coins (Eagles, Maple Leafs, Krugerrands) | No sales tax | New Hampshire has no statewide sales tax. |
| Platinum and palladium bullion (bars, rounds and coins) | No sales tax | New Hampshire has no statewide sales tax. |
| Rare and graded (numismatic) coins | No sales tax | New Hampshire has no statewide sales tax. |
| Jewelry | No sales tax | New Hampshire has no statewide sales tax. |
| Medals, collectibles and accessories | No sales tax | New Hampshire has no statewide sales tax. |
The rule, in plain English
New Hampshire has no general sales tax, so bullion, coins and jewelry shipped to New Hampshire carry no sales tax.
What counts: Not applicable.
Still taxed: Nothing under a general sales tax.
What you would pay: three New Hampshire examples
| Purchase delivered to New Hampshire | 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 |
New Hampshire and its neighbors
- Maine Taxable
- Massachusetts Tax-free on orders $1,000 or more
- Vermont Taxable
Different rules next door: Maine (taxable), Massachusetts (tax-free on orders $1,000 or more) and Vermont (taxable). Tax follows the delivery address, not where you live.
Buying from Bullion Trading LLC with delivery to New Hampshire
No sales tax is added at our checkout for bullion delivered to New Hampshire.
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 New Hampshire
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 New Hampshire
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. New Hampshire doesn't tax wages or capital gains, and its interest and dividends tax ended after 2024.
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
None.
Common questions about New Hampshire
Is gold taxed in New Hampshire?
No. New Hampshire has no general sales tax, so bullion, coins and jewelry shipped to New Hampshire carry no sales tax.
Is silver taxed in New Hampshire?
No. New Hampshire has no statewide sales tax.
Is gold jewelry taxed in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire has no statewide sales tax, so jewelry isn't taxed by the state.
Do I pay tax when I sell gold in New Hampshire?
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. New Hampshire doesn't tax wages or capital gains, and its interest and dividends tax ended after 2024.
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
- N.H. Department of Revenue Administration — NH DRA (checked October 19, 2026)
- RSA ch. 78-A (meals and rooms tax only) — Meals and Rooms (Rentals) Tax (checked October 19, 2026)
- Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates 2026 (data as of 2026-01-01) — Five states have no statewide sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon (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)
- Interest and Dividends Tax (New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration)
- IRS Topic 409: capital gains and losses (collectibles rate)
How we research and check this guide: our method.