Sales tax on bullion varies dramatically across states. Most have eliminated it; a handful still tax bullion at the full state sales tax rate.
Fully Exempt States
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming. Several of these (Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon) have no state sales tax at all.
Partial Exemption (Threshold)
California ($2,000+), Connecticut ($1,000+), Florida ($500+), Maryland ($1,000+), Massachusetts ($1,000+), Nevada ($1,000+), New York ($1,000+), Virginia ($1,000+).
Still Taxable
Hawaii, Kansas, Maine, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin.
Important: tax rules change. Always confirm current rules before a large purchase. Online dealers may charge sales tax based on your shipping address.