Alaska sales tax rate (2026)
Alaska has no state sales tax. Local sales taxes average 1.82% and go up to 7.85%, ranking 46 of 50 states (1 = highest).
Alaska sales tax at a glance
| State | Alaska |
|---|---|
| State rate | 0% |
| Average local rate | 1.82% |
| Highest local rate | 7.85% |
| Average combined rate | 1.82% |
| Highest combined rate | 7.85% |
| Rank by average combined rate | 46 of 50 |
Rates: Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (in force July 1, 2026). Local rates change during the year and differ by address, so check the state revenue department's rate lookup before filing a return. Source
Sales tax on common prices in Alaska
| Price | Tax at 1.82% | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.18 | $10.18 |
| $39.99 | $0.73 | $40.72 |
| $100.00 | $1.82 | $101.82 |
| $500.00 | $9.10 | $509.10 |
| $1,000.00 | $18.20 | $1,018.20 |
| $25,000.00 | $455.00 | $25,455.00 |
Removing Alaska sales tax from a total
Tax is a percentage of the price before tax, so divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $100.00 receipt at the average combined rate of 1.82% is $100.00 ÷ 1.0182 = $98.21 before tax; the tax was $1.79.
What's different in Alaska
Alaska has no state sales tax, but boroughs and cities can levy their own, up to 7.85%. Many smaller communities charge none. Remote sellers collect local tax for member towns through the Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission (ARSSTC).
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What is the sales tax rate in Alaska?
There is no state rate. Local sales taxes range from 0% to 7.85% and average 1.82%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Alaska?
It depends on the town. At the average local rate of 1.82% it is $1.82; at the highest rate (7.85%), $7.85. Many places charge nothing.
How do I calculate Alaska sales tax backwards?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. At 1.82%, a $100.00 total is $100.00 ÷ 1.0182 = $98.21 before tax, so the tax was $1.79. The calculator's Remove tax mode does this for any total.
Do I have to pay use tax in Alaska?
Alaska has no statewide use tax. Many local governments tax remote sales through the Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission, so online orders delivered to those towns include local sales tax.