Alaska Sales Tax Calculator

Alaska has 0% state sales tax. Alaska has no state sales tax. Instead, the state relies heavily on oil revenue and the Alaska Permanent Fund to fund government services. In fact, Alaska pays residents a dividend each year from the Permanent Fund. This means when you buy most goods and services in Alaska, no sales tax is added to the purchase price. A $100 item costs $100 — not $107 or $108 like in most other states.

While there's no state sales tax, many Alaska municipalities do charge local sales taxes. The average local rate is about 1.82%, and some cities charge up to 7.5%. These local taxes fund city and borough services.

Even though Alaska has no state sales tax, many local municipalities add their own. The average local sales tax across Alaska is about 1.82%. Some cities like Juneau charge up to 5%, while others like Anchorage charge 0%. This calculator can handle the local rate — just enter your city's rate if you know it.

If you're shopping online from Alaska, you generally won't pay sales tax on most purchases since there's no Alaska sales tax to collect. However, if an out-of-state retailer has a physical presence in a tax-collecting state, the rules can get complicated. For most everyday online shopping, Alaska residents enjoy tax-free purchases.

Curious how Alaska compares to neighboring states? Nearby states like Washington, Hawaii, Oregon do charge sales tax, so cross-border shopping trips from those states into Alaska are common. Use our general sales tax calculator to see rates for any state.