State guide · Facts checked October 24, 2026
Gold IRA Companies in Massachusetts
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: Massachusetts waives sales tax on qualifying bullion once a single sale clears $1,000, while smaller purchases stay taxable. On the way out: Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts: sales tax
Massachusetts exempts sales of gold and silver bullion, coins and numismatic items valued at $1,000 or more per transaction; purchases under $1,000 — and platinum, palladium and copper products at any price — are taxable.
Watch: The metal-type carve-out matters: platinum and palladium never qualify, unlike in most threshold states.
Source: Mass. DOR — Sales Tax Exemption for Certain Precious Metals · checked October 24, 2026
Taking distributions in Massachusetts
Massachusetts taxes IRA distributions as ordinary income at 5%, rising to 9% for income over $1 million under the fair-share surtax.
Source: Massachusetts Department of Revenue · checked October 24, 2026
Storing IRA metals: Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts investors actually use:
| Facility | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Depository Service Company | Wilmington, DE | National default vault for Massachusetts IRA investors. |
| Brink's global vault networkunconfirmed | Nationwide (regional vaults) | Regional storage hubs; confirm current IRA storage with your custodian. |
Massachusetts cities
Local pages for the largest Massachusetts cities are being prepared:
- Boston in progress
- Worcester in progress
- Springfield in progress
- Framingham in progress
- Brookline in progress
- Cambridge in progress
- Lowell in progress