Alaska sales tax calculator
Alaska has no statewide sales tax. Use the calculator for any local rate that applies.
Pre-tax
$100.00
Sales tax
$1.82
Total
$101.82
How sales tax works in Alaska
Alaska has no statewide sales tax, but it is not entirely tax-free: about 100 municipalities levy their own local sales taxes, typically 2–7%, and some are seasonal. In cities with no local tax — including Anchorage — purchases are untaxed.
Rates are approximate and current as of the 2024–2025 tax years. Local rates change and vary by address; confirm the exact figure with the Alaska department of revenue or a rate lookup by ZIP code before relying on it.
Frequently asked questions
Does Alaska have a sales tax?
Alaska has no statewide sales tax. Alaska has no statewide sales tax, but it is not entirely tax-free: about 100 municipalities levy their own local sales taxes, typically 2–7%, and some are seasonal. In cities with no local tax — including Anchorage — purchases are untaxed.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Alaska?
At the state level, nothing — Alaska does not levy a general sales tax. Any tax comes from specific local or category taxes described above.
How do I calculate sales tax backwards from a total in Alaska?
Divide the tax-included total by 1 plus the rate as a decimal. At 1.82%, a $101.82 total came from a $100.00 pre-tax price. Use the "Remove tax from a total" mode above.