Alaska Sales Tax Calculator (2025)
Find up-to-date Alaska sales tax rates for 2025. The state rate is 0.00%, local add-ons up to 7.50%, with an average combined rate around 1.70%. Includes exemptions and breakdowns for major cities.
Alaska is one of only five U.S. states with no statewide sales tax. However, many cities and boroughs impose local sales taxes, which range from 1% to 7.5% depending on the community.
Alaska Sales Tax Calculator
Enter a purchase amount — this calculator uses the average combined rate for Alaska.
Overview of Alaska Sales Tax
While Alaska has no state-level sales tax, over 100 local jurisdictions apply their own taxes. The average combined rate across the state is about 1.7%.
Comparison With Neighboring States
Washington has a combined average of 9.3%, while Oregon has 0%. Alaska’s flexible local-only system keeps rates among the lowest nationwide.
Business Tax Information
Businesses must register with the Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission if they sell into areas that impose local taxes. Rates update dynamically through your rates.php API.
All Cities in Alaska
Browse detailed city-level rates across Alaska.
Anchorage
0.00%
Anchorage does not impose a local sales tax, keeping the total rate at 0%. This makes it one of the few large U.S. ci...
Juneau
5.00%
Juneau applies a 5% local sales tax to fund essential public services. There is no state sales tax in Alaska.
Fairbanks
0.00%
Fairbanks does not charge sales tax at either the city or borough level, keeping shopping completely tax-free.
Sitka
5.00%
Sitka applies a 5% local tax rate, which helps fund local infrastructure, schools, and harbor maintenance.
Ketchikan
6.50%
Ketchikan applies a 6.5% local sales tax, making it one of the highest in Alaska, though still below national averages.
Wasilla
2.50%
Wasilla imposes a 2.5% local tax to fund public safety, road maintenance, and schools.
Palmer
3.00%
Palmer’s sales tax is 3%, used to maintain essential local services and community programs.
Homer
4.50%
Homer charges a 4.5% local tax rate, which includes the Kenai Peninsula Borough portion.
Kenai
4.50%
Kenai applies a total of 4.5% combined local taxes, shared between city and borough.
Soldotna
4.50%
Soldotna charges a 4.5% total rate, combining local and borough taxes to maintain parks, roads, and recreation facili...
FAQs for Alaska
Does Alaska have a state sales tax?
No, only local governments may impose sales taxes.
What is the average local rate?
About 1.7% across cities that charge sales tax.
Which cities have no sales tax?
Anchorage and Fairbanks have 0% total rate.
Who collects Alaska’s local sales taxes?
The Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission coordinates collection for participating municipalities.