State guide · Facts checked October 24, 2026
Gold IRA Companies in Vermont
Federal rules treat every gold IRA the same — the real differences between states sit at the edges, and they are real money. On the way in: Vermont applies its sales tax to bullion purchases with no exemption. On the way out: Vermont taxes IRA distributions as ordinary income, with no blanket retirement exclusion.
Below you'll find the ten companies our desk rates, the sourcing behind each Vermont fact (state revenue publications, with check dates), and where approved storage sits. Where a rule is in flux, we say so on the page.
Rated gold IRA companies serving Vermont
Scores come from our national comparison (five weighted criteria, published methodology). State changes what you pay around the purchase — not the service quality you should expect.
| Company | Overall | Fees | Feedback | Min. investment | HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noble Gold Investments | 4.1 | 3.5 | 4.5 | Varies — see review | Encino, California (16830 Ventura Blvd, Suite 326) [verify — many readers assume Texas because of the company's Texas depository marketing] |
| GoldStar Trust | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | N/A (custodian) | Amarillo, TX |
| Augusta Precious Metals | 4.0 | 3.0 | 4.5 | $50,000 for cash or IRA purchases | Casper, WY [verify — BBB profile lists a Beverly Hills, CA address] |
| Advantage Gold | 3.9 | 3.5 | 4.0 | $10,000–$25,000 | Austin, TX |
| Birch Gold Group | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.5 | $5,000 recommended minimum | 309 Court Avenue, Suite 809, Des Moines, IA 50309 [verify — historically associated with Beverly Hills, CA] |
| Goldco | 3.9 | 3.5 | 4.0 | $25,000 generally required for gold IRA… | Woodland Hills, CA |
| American Hartford Gold | 3.8 | 3.5 | 4.0 | $10,000 for a Gold IRA | Los Angeles, CA |
| Lear Capital | 3.3 | 3.0 | 3.5 | $10,000 for a Gold IRA | Los Angeles, CA |
| Preserve Gold | 3.2 | 3.0 | 3.5 | $10,000–$25,000 | Woodland Hills, California |
| Regal Assets | 1.3 | 2.0 | 1.0 | $5,000 | Burbank, CA |
Scale 1–5. Criteria and caps: methodology.
Buying bullion in Vermont: sales tax
Vermont applies its 6% state sales tax to precious metals purchases, including investment-grade bullion and coins — there is no exemption (a filed bill, H.711, would create one but has not become law).
Watch: H.711 proposes exempting bullion and coins valued primarily by metal content — monitor if ordering large amounts.
Source: Vermont Department of Taxes — Sales & Use Tax · checked October 24, 2026
Taking distributions in Vermont
Vermont taxes IRA distributions as ordinary income at progressive rates up to 8.75%.
Source: Vermont Department of Taxes · checked October 24, 2026
Storing IRA metals: Vermont options
IRS rules bar self-storage: your metals sit with an approved depository your custodian uses. Storage choice affects fees and logistics more than most buyers expect — here is what Vermont investors actually use:
| Facility | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Depository Service Company | Wilmington, DE | National default vault for Vermont IRA investors. |
| Brink's global vault networkunconfirmed | Nationwide (regional vaults) | Regional storage hubs; confirm current IRA storage with your custodian. |
Vermont cities
City guides for Vermont's largest cities are in preparation and publish only once their local data — dealers, local tax rules, storage logistics — is verified. The state guide above already covers bullion sales tax, distribution tax and storage statewide.