SALES TAXES BY STATE

Alpha Bullion’s redemption process might be required by law to collect sales tax in your state. Please refer to the list below for specific details.

ALABAMA STATE SALES TAX

The State of Alabama requires remote sellers, including Alpha Bullion, to collect sales tax on certain products shipping to a Alabama address. 

Alabama sales tax applies to specific products only, all other products are exempt. Alabama collects flat-rate Simplified Sellers Use Tax of 8% on:

• All copper products.
• All numismatic coins with a value exceeding the precious metal content resulting from rarity, condition, age, etc.
• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.
• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than their original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.)

ALASKA STATE SALES TAX

As of this writing, Alaska does not collect sales tax. For more updated information, please check the Alaska State Department of Revenue website.

ARIZONA STATE SALES TAX

The State of Arizona requires remote sellers, including Alpha Bullion, to collect sales tax on certain products shipping to a Arizona address. 

Arizona does not collect sales tax on gold, silver, platinum, or palladium bullion products. Sales tax applies to specific items listed below:

• All copper products.
• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.
• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than their original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.)

ARKANSAS STATE SALES TAX

The State of Arkansas requires remote sellers, including Alpha Bullion, to collect sales tax on certain products shipping to an Arkansas address. 

Arkansas does not collect sales tax on gold, silver, platinum, or palladium bullion products. Sales tax applies to specific items listed below:

• All copper products.
• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.
• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than their original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.)

CALIFORNIA STATE SALES TAX

The State of California requires remote sellers, including Alpha Bullion, to collect sales tax on certain products shipping to a California address. 

California sales tax is collected on specific products listed below:

• Non-monetized bullion consisting of copper, platinum, or palladium
•  Single sales of “monetized bullion”, non-monetized gold or silver bullion, or numismatic coins less than $1,500 USD.
• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.
• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than their original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.).

 All other products are exempt from sales tax in California.

COLORADO STATE SALES TAX

The State of Colorado requires remote sellers, including Alpha Bullion, to collect sales tax on certain products shipping to a Colorado address. 

Colorado sales tax only applies to specified products listed below:

• All copper products.
• Numismatic and bullion coins that are not, and have never been, used as currency or any other kind of economic exchange in the world.
• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.
• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than their original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.) 

 All other products are exempt from sales tax in Colorado.

CONNECTICUT STATE SALES TAX

The State of Connecticut requires remote sellers, including Alpha Bullion, to collect sales tax on certain products shipping to a Connecticut address. 

Connecticut sales tax only applies to specific products listed below:

• All copper, platinum, and palladium products.
• Precious metal numismatic coins that are not and have never been used as legal tender based under any government in the world. 
• Any single sales transaction consisting of gold and silver when the total sale value is less than $1,000 USD.
• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.
• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than their original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.) 

All other products are exempt from sales tax in Connecticut.

DELAWARE STATE SALES TAX

As of this writing, Delaware does not collect sales tax. For more up-to-date information, please check the Delaware State Department of Revenue website.

FLORIDA STATE SALES TAX

As of July 1, 2021, Florida sales taxes are based on the transaction total, not on a per-item basis. However, there are exemptions. Sales tax exemptions for Florida include:

• Coins and currency that are US legal tender.
• Coins and any other currency with a face value of more than $500.
• Gold, silver, and platinum bullion whose price exceeds $500 is not taxable.

GEORGIA STATE SALES TAX

The State of Georgia requires remote sellers, including Alpha Bullion, to collect sales tax on certain products shipping to a Georgia address. 

Georgia sales taxes apply to specific products listed below:

• All copper or palladium products.
• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.
• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than their original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.)

All other products are exempt from sales tax in Georgia.

IDAHO STATE SALES TAX

The State of Idaho requires remote sellers, including Alpha Bullion, to collect sales tax on certain products shipping to a Idaho address. 

Idaho sales taxes apply to specific products listed below:

• All copper products.
• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.
• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than their original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.)

 All other products are exempt from sales tax in Idaho.

ILLINOIS STATE SALES TAX

The State of Illinois requires remote sellers, including Alpha Bullion, to collect sales tax on certain products shipping to a Illinois address. 

Illinois sales tax applies only to specific products listed below:

• All copper or palladium products.
• Any bullion product manufactured with a purity of less than .980.
• Any coins issued by a US state aside from Illinois.
• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.
• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than their original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.)

 All other products are exempt from sales tax in Illinois.

INDIANA STATE SALES TAX

The State of Indiana requires remote sellers, including Alpha Bullion, to collect sales tax on certain products shipping to a Indiana address. 

Indiana sales tax is applied only to specified products. Indiana law provides a sales tax exemption for IRA and IDA eligible coins. Coins exempt from Indiana Sales tax include  American Eagle Coins and American Eagle Proof Coins, as well as the following:

• Gold coins, bars, or rounds with a purity of .995 (99.5%) or higher 
• Silver coins, bars, or rounds with a purity of .999 fine (99.9%) or higher
• Platinum coins, bars, or rounds with a purity of .9995 (99.95%) or higher 
• Palladium coins, bars, or rounds with a purity of .9995 (99.95%) or higher

Note: Transactions involving the sale of the following coins do not qualify for tax exemptions in Indiana and remain subject to tax, as they fall under the “collectible” category and are not permitted investments by an IRA or by an IDA:

 Other items taxable under Indiana state law include:

• Accessories - Such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel. 
• Processed items - Such as products that were processed by third parties and have more value than their original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.)

IOWA STATE SALES TAX

The State of Iowa requires remote sellers, including Alpha Bullion, to collect sales tax on certain products shipping to a Iowa address. 

Iowa sales tax applies to specific products listed below:

• All copper bullion products.
• Any coins that are not, and have never been, used as currency or any other kind of economic exchange in the world.
• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.
• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than their original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.)

All other products are exempt from sales tax in Iowa.

KANSAS STATE SALES TAX

The State of Kansas requires remote sellers, including Alpha Bullion, to collect sales tax on certain products shipping to a Kansas address. 

Kansas sales tax applies only to specific products listed below:

• All copper products.
• All coins that are not made of gold or silver.
• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.
• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than their original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.)

KENTUCKY STATE SALES TAX

Alpha Bullion is required by the State of Kentucky to collect Sales Taxes on all products, including precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and rhodium) in the form of coins, rounds, and bars and supplies shipped to a Kentucky address.

LOUISIANA STATE SALES TAX

The State of Louisiana requires remote sellers, including Alpha Bullion, to collect sales tax on certain products shipping to a Louisiana address. 

Louisiana sales tax applies only to specific products listed below:

• All copper or palladium products, except numismatic coins.
• Any individual sale of numismatic coins if the total sale value is greater than $1,000 USD.
• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.
• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than their original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.)

All other products are exempt from sales tax in Louisiana.

MAINE STATE SALES TAX

Alpha Bullion is required by the State of Maine to collect Sales Taxes on all products, including precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and rhodium) and supplies shipped to a Maine address.

MARYLAND STATE SALES TAX

The State of Maryland requires remote sellers, including Alpha Bullion, to collect sales tax on certain products shipping to a Maryland address. 
Maryland sales tax applies only to specific items listed below:

• All copper products.
• Any single sales transaction consisting of gold, silver, platinum, or palladium when the total sale value is less than $1,000 USD.
• All numismatic coins.
• Coins or any kind of currency made from a precious metal that is not or has never been used as a medium of exchange in the world. 
• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.
• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than their original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.)

All other products are exempt from sales tax in Maryland

MASSACHUSETTS STATE SALES TAX

The State of Massachusetts requires remote sellers, including Alpha Bullion, to collect sales tax on certain products shipping to a Massachusetts address. 

Massachusetts sales tax applies only to specific products listed below:

• All copper, platinum, and palladium products.
• Any single sales transaction less than $1,000 USD consisting of numismatic coins, gold and silver bullion products, or gold or silver legal tender of any country.
• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.
• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than their original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.)

All other products are exempt from sales tax in Massachusetts.

MICHIGAN STATE SALES TAX

The State of Michigan requires remote sellers, including Alpha Bullion, to collect sales tax on certain products shipping to a Michigan address. 

Michigan sales tax only applies to specific products listed below:

• All copper or palladium products.
• Any gold, silver, or platinum products with a purity of less than .900.
• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.
• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than their original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.)

MINNESOTA STATE SALES TAX

The State of Minnesota requires remote sellers, including Alpha Bullion, to collect sales tax on certain products shipping to a Minnesota address. 

Minnesota collects sales tax on all transactions, unless the items satisfy the exemption below:

• Any gold, silver, platinum, or palladium bars or rounds that are at least 99.9% (by weight) purity, and are marked with weight, purity, and content

This exemption does not apply to the following:

• Sales of coins, jewelry, works of art, and scrap metal.
• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.
• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than their original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.)

MISSISSIPPI STATE SALES TAX

At this time, Alpha Bullion is not required to collect sales tax on any precious metals products or supplies shipped to an address in Mississippi. 

MISSOURI STATE SALES TAX

At this time, Alpha Bullion is not required to collect Sales Taxes on any precious metals products (gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and rhodium) and/or supplies shipped to an address in Missouri.

MONTANA STATE SALES TAX

At this time, Alpha Bullion is not required to collect Sales Taxes on any precious metals products (gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and rhodium) and/or supplies shipped to an address in Montana, as the State of Montana does not have a statewide Sales Tax regulation or law.

According to the Montana Department of Revenue:

Montana does not have a general sales, use, or transaction tax.

NEBRASKA STATE SALES TAX

The State of Nebraska requires remote sellers, including Alpha Bullion, to collect sales tax on certain products shipping to a Nebraska address. 

Nebraska sales tax is applied only to specific products listed below:

• All copper bullion products.
• Coins that are currently not and have never been used as legal tender.
• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.
• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than its original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.)

NEVADA STATE SALES TAX

The State of Nevada requires remote sellers, including Alpha Bullion, to collect sales tax on certain products shipping to a Nevada address. 

Nevada sales tax is applied only to specific products listed below:

• All copper products.
• Coins and bullion are not used as a medium of exchange.
• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.
• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than their original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.)

NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE SALES TAX

At this time, Alpha Bullion is not required to collect Sales Taxes on any precious metals products (gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and rhodium) and/or supplies shipped to an address in New Hampshire since the State of New Hampshire does not have a statewide Sales Tax regulation or law.

According to the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration:

There is no sales tax on goods purchased in New Hampshire.

NEW JERSEY STATE SALES TAX

Alpha Bullion is required by the State of New Jersey to collect Sales Taxes on all products, including precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and rhodium) and supplies shipped to a New Jersey address.

NEW MEXICO STATE SALES TAX

Alpha Bullion is required by the State of New Mexico to collect Sales Taxes on all products, including precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and rhodium) and supplies shipped to a New Mexico address.

NEW YORK STATE SALES TAX

The State of New York requires remote sellers, including Alpha Bullion, to collect sales tax on certain products shipping to a Nevada address. New York sales tax is applied only to specified products. Single sales transactions are taxed, which is calculated based on individual invoices, not on a line-item basis. Anything not listed here is not taxable by New York. Sales tax for New York applies to:

• All copper products.
• All bullion products if the total value of the sale is less than $1,000 USD. 
• All bullion products if the total value of the sale is greater than $1,000 USD and the bullion products were also further enhanced, processed, assembled, or otherwise altered by the buyer.
• All bullion products if the total value of the sale is greater than $1,000 USD and the price of the products is valued for more than its metal content.
• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.
• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than their original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.)

 Please note: sales tax does not apply to your purchase if the total amount exceeds $1,000 USD and the following premiums are not surpassed:

• 140% for silver coins
• 120% for gold coins that weigh 1/4 troy oz or less
• 115% to all other coins

 If you are purchasing bars and/or ingots, the total sales amount must not exceed 115% of the cash price of such metals.

NORTH CAROLINA STATE SALES TAX

The State of North Carolina requires remote sellers, including Alpha Bullion, to collect sales tax on certain products shipping to a North Carolina address. 

North Carolina sales tax is applied only to specific products listed below:

• All copper products.
• Any products that have not gone through a smelting or refining process.
• All coins whose value does not exceed its statutory or nominal value.
• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.
• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than their original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.)

NORTH DAKOTA STATE SALES TAX

The State of North Dakota requires remote sellers, including Alpha Bullion, to collect sales tax on certain products shipping to a North Dakota address. 

North Dakota sales tax is applied only to specific products listed below:

• All copper products.
• All precious metal bullion that has not been refined to at least a .999 purity.
• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.
• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than their original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.)

OHIO STATE SALES TAX

Alpha Bullion is required by the State of Ohio to collect Sales Taxes on certain products, including precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and rhodium) and supplies shipped to an Ohio address.

Ohio sales tax is applied only to specified products. Under House Bill 110, any items not listed here are tax exempt by the state of Ohio as of October 1st, 2021. Sales tax for Ohio applies to:

• All copper products
• All supplies
• Gold and silver bezels

OKLAHOMA STATE SALES TAX

The State of Oklahoma requires remote sellers, including Alpha Bullion, to collect sales tax on certain products shipping to an Oklahoma address. 

Oklahoma sales tax is applied only to specific products listed below:

• All copper products.
• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.
• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than their original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.)

OREGON STATE SALES TAX

At this time, Alpha Bullion is not required to collect Sales Taxes on any precious metals products (gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and rhodium) and/or supplies shipped to an address in Oregon since the State of Oregon does not have a statewide Sales Tax regulation or law.

According to the Oregon Department of Revenue:

Oregon doesn't have a general sales or use/transaction tax.

PENNSYLVANIA STATE SALES TAX

The State of Pennsylvania requires remote sellers, including Alpha Bullion, to collect sales tax on certain products shipping to a Pennsylvania address. 

Pennsylvania sales tax is applied only to specific products listed below:

• All copper products.
• Coins that are currently not and have never been used as legal tender in the US or any country.
• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.
• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than their original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.)

RHODE ISLAND STATE SALES TAX

The State of Rhode Island requires remote sellers, including Alpha Bullion, to collect sales tax on certain products shipping to a Rhode Island address. 

Rhode Island sales tax is applied only to specific products listed below:

• All copper products.
• Any bullion products that have not gone through a smelting or refining process.
• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.
• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than their original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.)

SOUTH CAROLINA STATE SALES TAX

The State of South Carolina requires remote sellers, including Alpha Bullion, to collect sales tax on certain products shipping to a South Carolina address. 

South Carolina sales tax is applied only to specific products listed below:

• All copper or palladium products.
• Coins that are currently not and have never been used as legal tender in the US or any country.
• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.
• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than their original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.)

SOUTH DAKOTA STATE SALES TAX

The State of South Dakota requires remote sellers, including Alpha Bullion, to collect sales tax on certain products shipping to a South Dakota address. 

South Dakota sales tax is applied only to specific products listed below:

• All copper products.
• All numismatic coins with a value exceeding the precious metal content resulting from rarity, condition, age, etc.
• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.
• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than their original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.)

TENNESSEE STATE SALES TAX

The State of Tennessee requires remote sellers, including Alpha Bullion, to collect sales tax on certain products shipping to a Tennessee address. 

Tennessee does not collect sales tax on gold, silver, platinum, or palladium bullion products. Sales tax applies to specific items listed below:

• All copper products.

• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.

• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than their original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.)

TEXAS STATE SALES TAX

The State of Texas requires remote sellers, including Alpha Bullion, to collect sales tax on certain products shipping to a Texas address. 

Texas sales tax is applied only to specific products listed below:

• All copper or palladium bullion products.
• All copper, platinum, and palladium coin products.
• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.
• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than their original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.)

UTAH STATE SALES TAX

The State of Utah requires remote sellers, including Alpha Bullion, to collect sales tax on certain products shipping to a Utah address. 

Utah sales tax is applied only to specific products listed below:

• All copper or palladium bullion products.
• All bullion products made of gold, silver, or platinum if the content is below 50%.
• All numismatic coins except those that are used as legal tender.
• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.
• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than their original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.)

VERMONT STATE SALES TAX

Alpha Bullion is required by the State of Vermont to collect Sales Taxes on all products, including precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and rhodium) and supplies shipped to a Vermont address.

VIRGINIA STATE SALES TAX

The State of Virginia requires remote sellers, including Alpha Bullion, to collect sales tax on certain products shipping to a Virginia address. 

Virginia sales tax is applied only to specific products listed below:

• All copper or palladium bullion products.
• All gold, silver, or platinum bullion if the total value of the sale is under $1,000 USD.
• All gold, silver, or platinum bullion if the metals are not refined in any way.
• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.
• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than their original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.)

WASHINGTON STATE SALES TAX

The State of Washington requires remote sellers, including Alpha Bullion, to collect sales tax on certain products shipping to a Washington address. 

Washington State sales tax is applied only to specific products listed below:

• All copper products.
• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.
• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than their original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.)

WEST VIRGINIA SALES TAX

Alpha Bullion is required to collect Sales Taxes on select metals products (gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and rhodium) and/or supplies shipped to an address in West Virginia.

West Virginia sales tax is applied only to specified products. Anything not listed here is not taxable by West Virginia. Sales tax for West Virginia applies to:

• All copper products except for numismatic coins, or is a form of money or legal tender with a fair market value higher than its face value.
• Any products that have not gone through a smelting or refining process.
• Any product that has been smelted or refined in some way, but is sold in a state where its value is derived from its form rather than its content.
• All coins are not numismatic coins and are not used as money or legal tender.
• All coins are used as money/legal tender but their fair market value does not exceed their face value.
• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.
• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than their original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.)

All sales of investment metal bullion or coins, that are either gold silver, platinum, or palladium, are exempt from sales tax in West Virginia.

WISCONSIN SALES TAX

Alpha Bullion is required by the State of Wisconsin to collect Sales Taxes on all products, including precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and rhodium) and supplies shipped to a Wisconsin address.

WYOMING SALES TAX

Alpha Bullion is required by the State of Wyoming to collect sales tax on select products, sold by Alpha Bullion and shipping to a Wyoming address.

Wyoming sales tax is applied only to specific products listed below:

• All copper products.
• All uncoined bullion of any precious metal content.
• Accessories, such as holders, tubes, coin flips, and similar apparel.
• Processed items, which means products that were processed by third parties and have more value than its original precious metals content (e.g. colorized coins, black ruthenium/gold plated coins, etc.)

Washington D.C. SALES TAX

Alpha Bullion is required by Washington D.C. to collect Sales Taxes on all products, including precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and rhodium) and supplies shipped to a Washington D.C. address.