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 the Tax Foundation’s figures as of January 1, 2026. 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.
Method & sources
State base rates come from each state’s department of revenue; average combined (state + local) rates are population-weighted figures published by the Tax Foundation, as of January 1, 2026. Local rates can change every quarter and can differ between neighbouring ZIP codes, so treat the combined rate as an estimate and confirm the exact rate for a delivery address with the state revenue department.
Sales tax is applied to the price after any store discount. Manufacturer coupons and rebates are handled differently from state to state.
Disclaimer: results are estimates for educational purposes only and are not financial, tax or legal advice. Verify important figures with a qualified professional or the official source before making decisions.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
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.
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