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Support HB 2115/SB 5894 – Repealing Sales Tax on Precious Metals in 2026
By imposing a combined tax burden exceeding 10% on precious metals transactions that typically operate on 2–3% margins, Washington has effectively eliminated in-state dealer profitability, driven consumers to neighboring tax-exempt states, and placed itself among only two states nationwide moving against the overwhelming bipartisan trend to protect gold and silver as savings instruments.
Resisting Rollbacks of Coin/Precious Metals Sales Tax Exemptions
Washington isn’t alone. Four other states repealed their precious metals tax exemptions — and every single one saw a net decline in tax collections. All four eventually reinstated them. History is on our side.
Update Newsletter to Eliminate Sales Tax on Metals and Coins
HB 2115 is officially pre-filed with bipartisan support — and the Senate bill is close behind. But the stakes just got more real: the 62-year-old Boeing Employees Coin Club Show has been cancelled because of the new tax. WCBA President Carolyn Beko shares the latest and what you can do right now.
Real Impacts, Real Progress, We need YOU Now!
One week in — and the damage is already real. Coin shows cancelled, sales plummeting, and customers walking out. WCBA President Carolyn Beko reports on the immediate fallout from Washington’s new precious metals tax and the growing legislative fight to reverse it.
Momentum Before Legislative Session Begins January 12th
Both HB 2115 and SB 5894 are now pre-filed — a major milestone before session even begins. WCBA President Carolyn Beko shares what it means for the repeal effort and what you can do right now to help.
Update on WCBA Efforts to Repeal Sales Tax on Coins and Bars
“That’s the kind of progress that comes from teamwork, persistence, and showing up.” — WCBA President Carolyn Beko shares how dealer unity, legislative meetings, and grassroots fundraising are turning the tide in Olympia.