Alaska Sales Tax Calculator 2026
Alaska's state sales tax rate is 0%, with an average local rate of 1.82% and an average combined rate of 1.82%. Enter a price to add tax or reverse a tax-included total.
Alaska Sales Tax Calculator
Average combined rate in Alaska is 1.82%; your exact rate depends on the city and county. Max local rate observed: 7.85%.
Alaska sales tax rate breakdown (2026)
| Component | Rate |
|---|---|
| State rate | 0% |
| Average local rate | 1.82% |
| Average combined rate | 1.82% |
| Maximum local rate | 7.85% |
City, county and special-district rates vary and are population-weighted in the average. Verify the exact rate for your sale location with the Alaska Department of Revenue.
Economic nexus for online sellers
Remote sellers establish economic nexus in Alaska at $100,000 in annual sales (no transaction count). No state tax, but local boroughs/cities levy tax. Remote sellers register via the Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission at $100,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Alaska?
The state rate is 0%. Local governments add an average of 1.82%, so the typical combined rate is about 1.82%.
Do I have to collect sales tax as an out-of-state seller?
Remote sellers establish economic nexus in Alaska at $100,000 in annual sales (no transaction count). No state tax, but local boroughs/cities levy tax. Remote sellers register via the Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission at $100,000. Once you cross the threshold you generally must register and begin collecting on sales delivered into Alaska.
How is tax calculated on a sale?
Multiply the pre-tax price by the combined rate (state + local). For example, a $100 sale at the average 1.82% rate carries $1.82 of tax, for a total of $101.82.
Selling across several states?
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