Oregon Precious Metals Sales Tax
What Precious Metals Are Taxed in Oregon?
Sales Tax on Precious Metals (Coins and Bars) in OregonÂ
If you are buying or selling gold, silver, platinum, or palladium coins and bars in Oregon, here is the most current information.
Does Oregon Charge Sales Tax on Precious Metal Coins and Bars?
Oregon does NOT have a state or local sales tax.
There is no sales tax on the purchase of precious metals—such as coins, bullion, rounds, and numismatic items—anywhere in Oregon.
This applies to all retail purchases, not just precious metals.
Oregon Corporate Activity Tax (CAT)
As of 2024, the cost paid by dealers for precious metals is excluded from Oregon’s Corporate Activity Tax (CAT) calculation. This means there is no indirect CAT burden passed on to consumers for precious metal transactions.
Summary Table: Oregon Sales Tax on Precious MetalsÂ
| Product Type | State & Local Sales Tax | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bullion coins and bars | Exempt | Gold, silver, platinum, palladium |
| Legal tender coins | Exempt | U.S. or foreign |
| Jewelry, collectibles | Exempt | No sales tax in Oregon |
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Disclaimer
Disclaimer: Sales tax laws and rates regarding precious metals coins and bars in Oregon may change without notice. This page provides general guidance only. Please consult the Oregon Department of Revenue or a qualified tax professional for the most current and accurate information before making any precious metals transactions.
If you want to buy or sell precious metal coins and bars in Oregon, these transactions are tax-free at both the state and local levels. Always verify your specific products and stay updated with the Oregon Department of Revenue.
Sales tax is assessed according to where one is shipping the purchase to.
Safe Haven Metal utilizes an advanced sales tax computation system to determine the applicable sales tax on precious metals transactions based on the purchaser’s ZIP code. This system is designed to ensure that the most accurate pricing and corresponding tax calculations are applied to each order.
However, Safe Haven Metal may not have an established economic nexus in every state or jurisdiction. In instances where Safe Haven Metal is not obligated to collect sales tax, and such tax is nonetheless applicable under state or local law, the purchaser is solely responsible for reporting, remitting, and paying any such taxes directly to the appropriate taxing authority.
Safe Haven Metal disclaims any liability for a purchaser’s failure to properly report or remit taxes that may be due in connection with their purchase.
