Alaska variant. This is a Alaska-specific version of the Sales Tax Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Sales Tax Calculator.
Alaska charges a 0% state sales tax, and local jurisdictions add an average of 1.82%, for a typical combined rate of 1.82%.
Alaska state and local sales tax
Alaska is one of the few states with no statewide sales tax. Some localities still levy small taxes averaging 1.82%.
Sales tax generally applies to tangible goods; many states exempt groceries, prescriptions, and some services. Enter your purchase amount and local rate in the calculator above for an exact figure.
About taxes and housing in Alaska
Alaska levies no state income tax and no statewide sales tax, relying heavily on oil and natural resource revenue.
Property taxes are levied only by local boroughs and municipalities, so many remote areas of Alaska have no property tax at all.
Alaska's economy is anchored by oil, fishing, and tourism, and residents receive an annual Permanent Fund Dividend from oil revenue investments.
Worked example: sales tax on a $1,000 purchase
A $1,000 purchase in Alaska at the 1.82% combined rate adds $18 in tax, for a total of $1,018. On a $100 item, that's $2 in tax.
Quick reference
- State income tax: No state income tax
- State sales tax: 0% (plus 1.82% avg local)
- Median home value: $365,000
- Median household income: $89,336
- Effective property tax rate: 1.04%
- Avg auto insurance: $1,265/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Alaska?
Alaska has no state sales tax; local taxes average 1.82%.
Are groceries taxed in Alaska?
Many states fully or partially exempt groceries from sales tax. Check your local rules; the calculator lets you apply the exact rate that applies to your purchase.