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Alaska Sales Tax
No state sales tax; local taxes only
State rate
0.00%
Average combined (state + local)
1.82%
Category exemptions
| Category | Rule | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | No state sales tax | No state sales tax; some boroughs tax groceries |
| Clothing | No state sales tax | Everyday apparel and footwear. |
| Prescription drugs | No state sales tax | Prescribed medications dispensed by a licensed pharmacist. |
Example: $100 purchase
- State sales tax only: $0.00
- Combined (state + average local): $1.82
- Total with combined tax: $101.82
Major cities in Alaska
| City | Combined rate | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 0.00% | -1.82% |
| Juneau | 5.00% | +3.18% |
| Fairbanks | 0.00% | -1.82% |
| Wasilla | 2.50% | +0.68% |
| Sitka | 5.00% | +3.18% |
Border shopping — vs neighboring states
For larger purchases, driving to a neighbor with lower combined rate can save real money.
| State | State rate | Avg combined | vs AK | Save on $1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska (current) | 0.00% | 1.82% | — | — |
| Oregon | 0.00% | 0.00% | -1.82% | $18.20 |
| Hawaii | 4.00% | 4.45% | +2.63% | — |
| Washington | 6.50% | 9.42% | +7.60% | — |
Common questions
- What is the sales tax rate in Alaska?
- Alaska levies a 0.00% state sales tax. With local taxes added, the statewide average combined rate is 1.82%. Actual rate at the register depends on your city and county.
- Does Alaska tax groceries?
- Alaska has no state sales tax of any kind.
- Does Alaska have a sales tax holiday?
- Alaska does not run an annual sales tax holiday. For tax-free shopping, consider neighboring states with holidays, or use online retailers based in no-sales-tax states (OR, MT, NH, DE) — though use tax may still apply on out-of-state purchases.
- Who collects sales tax in Alaska?
- The Alaska Department of Revenue collects state-level sales tax; counties and cities add local rates that are remitted through the same return. Out-of-state sellers shipping to Alaska must collect if they exceed economic nexus thresholds (typically $100k in sales or 200 transactions).
Full data sources and formulas: /sources.
Estimate only — not tax advice. Local rates vary by city and county — your actual rate at the register may differ from the state average. Category-specific exemptions (groceries, prescription drugs, clothing) and tax holidays change by year; check the Alaska DOR for current rules. All states →
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