Alaska Sales Tax Calculator
2026Alaska has no state sales tax. Use our calculator to compare rates across states and estimate taxes on purchases.
Written and reviewed by Konstantin Iakovlev · Methodology · Updated
Total Tax
$2.00
Total with Tax
$102.00
Combined Rate
2.000%
Tax Breakdown
| State Tax (0.00%) | $0.00 |
| Local Tax (2.00%) | $2.00 |
| Total Sales Tax | $2.00 |
| Total with Tax | $102.00 |
Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.
How does sales tax work in Alaska?
Alaska does not impose a state sales tax, making it one of the few US states without one. Some local jurisdictions may still levy a use tax on out-of-state purchases for businesses, and certain categories (lodging, prepared food, vehicles) may carry their own excise.
Alaska sales tax exemptions and tax holidays
- Groceries
- No state sales tax (some boroughs/cities impose local 1%–7%)
- Clothing
- No state sales tax
- Prescription drugs
- No state sales tax
- Sales tax holiday
- No state sales tax holidays needed (no statewide sales tax)
Alaska has no statewide sales tax — one of just five states (with DE, MT, NH, OR). However, ~100 local jurisdictions (boroughs and cities) impose their own sales taxes ranging from 1% to 7.5%. Anchorage and Fairbanks have no local sales tax; Juneau is 5%. The state's "Use Tax" doesn't apply because there's no state sales tax to enforce reciprocity against. Alaska is also one of just five states with neither a state sales tax nor a state income tax (along with NH and a few others with one but not the other).
Alaska Sales Tax Details (2026)
| State Sales Tax Rate | None |
| Local Sales-Tax Surcharges | No |
| State Income Tax | None |
| Avg. Property Tax Rate | 1.12% |
Alaska sales tax — frequently asked questions
Which US states have no sales tax?
Five states have no statewide sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon. However, Alaska allows local jurisdictions to charge sales tax.
What is the average sales tax rate in the US?
The average combined state and local sales tax rate is about 6.6%. Rates range from 0% in tax-free states to over 10% in some cities in Tennessee, Louisiana, and Washington state.
Are groceries taxed in every state?
No. Most states exempt groceries from sales tax or tax them at a reduced rate. States that fully tax groceries include Alabama, Mississippi, and South Dakota, though some offer offsetting credits for lower-income residents.