Alaska Sales Tax Calculator

Free Alaska sales tax calculator 2026. 0% state sales tax, local avg 1.82%. No sign-up.

How Alaska Sales Tax Works

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.

Alaska Sales Tax Key Rates (2026)

Alaska State Rate

Alaska Local Rate

Avg 1.82% (varies by city)

Alaska Combined Rate

~1.82% (local only)

Tax on $1,000

~$18.20 (local only)

No-Tax States

DE, MT, NH, OR (AK: local only)

Alaska Sales Tax FAQ

Does Alaska have sales tax?

No. Alaska has no state sales tax, though some local municipalities may charge their own sales taxes. Most purchases in Alaska are tax-free at the point of sale.

How does Alaska fund government without 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.

Do any cities in Alaska charge sales tax?

Yes. While Alaska has no state sales tax, many municipalities charge local sales taxes. Juneau charges up to 5%, Ketchikan 3.5%, and Wasilla 2.5%. Anchorage and Fairbanks do not charge local sales tax.

Do I pay sales tax on online purchases in Alaska?

Generally no. Since Alaska has no state sales tax, online retailers don't collect Alaska sales tax. However, if the retailer has a physical presence in another state that charges sales tax, the rules can vary. For most online shopping, Alaska residents don't pay sales tax.

Is it worth driving to Alaska to avoid sales tax?

It depends on what you're buying. On a $1,000 purchase in a state with 8% sales tax, you'd save $80. On a $10,000 purchase, that's $800. For big-ticket items, the savings can justify a trip, especially if you live near the Alaska border. Just remember that your home state may require you to report and pay use tax on out-of-state purchases.

Nearby State Sales Tax Calculators

All 50 States Washington (9.41%)Hawaii (4.44%)Oregon (0%)Montana (0%)

Rachel MitchellCPA

Lead Tax Analyst & Editorial Director, TheTaxCalc

Rachel Mitchell is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed in Illinois with over 12 years of experience in individual and small-business taxation. She specializes in federal and state income tax compliance, FICA optimization, payroll tax strategy, and multi-state tax planning. Rachel holds an MS in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BS in Accounting from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Illinois CPA Society. Before joining TheTaxCalc, Rachel spent 8 years at a Big Four accounting firm advising high-net-worth clients on tax-efficient wealth strategies.

Reviewed: January 2026Tax data verified against IRS Publication 15-T & state revenue departments