State tax guide · verified 2026-08-28

Does Virginia charge sales tax on gold and silver?

No. Virginia exempts gold, silver and platinum bullion and legal-tender coins from sales tax, with the exemption currently extended through June 30, 2028.

• The exemption carries a sunset date and came within days of lapsing in mid-2026 before the state budget extended it through June 30, 2028.
• The former $1,000 minimum was removed in 2022 — the exemption now applies at any purchase amount.
• The exemption was extended through June 30, 2028 in the state budget signed in June 2026, days before it would have expired.
• Verify with: Virginia Department of Taxation

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