Skip to main content

Peter's Blog

Get the latest headlines, market analysis, and original content from SchiffGold.

Posts Tagged: “Wyoming“

January 16, 2025 Key Gold Headlines

States Move to Fortify Precious Metals Policies

Legislators in Virginia and Wyoming are taking steps to safeguard gold and silver ownership as part of a broader effort to help citizens preserve their wealth against a weakening dollar. In Virginia, House Bill 2336—introduced by Del. Amanda Batten (96-R)—would extend the state’s sales tax exemption on precious metals purchases until 2032. Currently, Virginia’s exemption […]

February 17, 2020 Key Gold Headlines

Wyoming Considering a State Gold Depository

A bill introduced in the Wyoming House would establish a precious metals bullion depository in the state. It would not only create a safe place to store precious metals; it could also facilitate the everyday use of gold and silver in financial transactions in Wyoming and set the stage to undermine the Federal Reserve’s monopoly […]

July 6, 2018 Friday Gold Wrap

Gold and Silver Go High Tech: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 07.06.18

The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.

July 2, 2018 Key Gold Headlines

Law Recognizing Gold and Silver as Legal Tender and Eliminating Sales Taxes in Effect in Wyoming

Gold and silver are money. But most governments treat precious metals like a commodity. They don’t accept it as payment. Worse than that, they tax it. Think about the absurdity of this policy. Can you imagine getting taxed for getting change at the bank? Fortunately, we’re beginning to see a shift. Many states are repealing […]

March 21, 2018 Key Gold Headlines

New Wyoming Legal Tender Law Recognizes Gold and Silver as Money

Gold and silver are money. But most governments treat precious metals like a commodity. They don’t accept it as payment. Worse than that, they tax it. Think about the absurdity of this policy. You don’t tax money! Fortunately, we’re beginning to see a shift. Many states are repealing taxes on gold and silver, and treating […]

March 13, 2018 Key Gold Headlines

Alabama Repeals Sales Tax on Gold and Silver Bullion; Bills Moving Forward in Wyoming and Kansas

Three more states are moving toward repealing taxes on the sale of gold and silver bullion. Last week, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill into law exempting the sale of gold and silver bullion from state sales and use tax. The repeal of the tax not only lowers the cost of investing in gold and […]