Alaska Sales Tax
Alaska does not impose a state sales tax. Residents and visitors pay no sales tax on retail purchases at the state level, making Alaska one of a small number of states with no statewide sales tax. Some localities within Alaska may still charge local sales or use taxes, so this page links to local rate information where applicable. Even without a sales tax, Alaska may generate revenue through other means such as property taxes, excise taxes, or income taxes. Use the tools below to explore the full tax picture for Alaska and compare your overall burden against states that do levy a sales tax. All information is sourced from Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission and reflects current Alaska tax law.
Alaska has no statewide or local general sales tax. The marked price is the price you pay on general retail purchases. Alaska has no statewide sales tax, but many cities and boroughs levy their own local sales taxes, so the rate a buyer pays depends entirely on the local jurisdiction.
Alaska has no sales tax
Alaska has no statewide sales tax, but many cities and boroughs levy their own local sales taxes, so the rate a buyer pays depends entirely on the local jurisdiction. For shoppers, the price on the shelf is the price at the register. For businesses, there is no general sales tax to collect or remit on ordinary retail sales in Alaska.
Worked example
A $250.00 purchase in Juneau (City and Borough), at the 5% combined rate (0% state + 5% local):
- Combined rate = 0% + 5% = 5%.
- Sales tax = 250 x 0.0500 = $12.50.
- Total = 250 + 12.50 = $262.50.
Alaska sales tax rates by city
Combined rates (0% state plus local), sourced from the Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission and verified Jun 11, 2026. For an exact rate by address use the official Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission rate lookup; local rates can vary within a city and change over time.
| City | County | Combined rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juneau (City and Borough) | 5% | Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission | |
| Anchorage (Municipality) | 0% | Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission | |
| Wasilla | 2.5% | Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission | |
| Ketchikan (City) | 5.5% | Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission | |
| Sitka (City and Borough, winter rate) | 5% | Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission | |
| Kodiak (City) | 7% | Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission | |
| Kenai (City plus Kenai Peninsula Borough) | 6% | Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission | |
| Homer (City plus Kenai Peninsula Borough) | 7.85% | Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission |
Alaska sales tax: frequently asked questions
Does Alaska have a sales tax?
No. Alaska has no statewide sales tax, but local sales taxes vary widely (roughly 0% to about 7.85% combined) because cities and boroughs set their own rates and exemptions. Some cities, such as Anchorage, have no sales tax at all.
How much sales tax will I pay in Alaska?
None on general retail purchases. Alaska has no statewide or local general sales tax, so the marked price is the price you pay.
Does Alaska have a sales tax?
Alaska has no statewide sales tax, but it is not tax-free everywhere: many cities and boroughs levy their own local sales taxes, typically from about 1% up to around 7.85% combined. The rate depends on the local jurisdiction, and remote sales are collected through the Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission.
Does Anchorage have a sales tax?
No. The Municipality of Anchorage has no general sales tax, so purchases in Anchorage carry no local sales tax even though other Alaska communities such as Juneau and Kodiak do charge one.
Official sources
- State base rate (0%): Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission, as at Jun 11, 2026.
- Local combined rates: Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission, as at Jun 11, 2026.
- Address-level lookup: Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission rate lookup.
Reviewed by the CalculatorHub team, edited by James Graham, 11 June 2026. See our methodology. General information, not financial or tax advice.