Alaska Sales Tax Calculator 2026
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Alaska has no statewide sales tax. Calculate the tax on any purchase, or work backwards from a receipt total.
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Sales tax on $100.00 at 1.82% is $1.82, for a total of $101.82.
Total with tax
$101.82
at 1.82% combined rate
- Sales tax
- $1.82
- Pre-tax price
- $100.00
- State rate
- 0%
- Avg. local rate
- 1.82%
- max 7.85%
Alaska sales tax explained
Alaska is one of five states with no statewide sales tax. Cities, counties, and special districts add their own rates, up to 7.85% more, so the combined rate depends on where the sale happens. Weighted by population, the average combined rate is 1.82%, ranking #47 of the 50 states and D.C.
Groceries are exempt from the state sales tax in Alaska, but local sales taxes may still apply to them.
- Alaska has no statewide sales tax. Boroughs and cities may levy up to 7.85%; Anchorage and Fairbanks levy none.
Quick reference at 1.82%
| Price | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $0.46 | $25.46 |
| $100.00 | $1.82 | $101.82 |
| $500.00 | $9.10 | $509.10 |
| $1,500.00 | $27.30 | $1,527.30 |
| $30,000.00 | $546.00 | $30,546.00 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Alaska?
Alaska has no statewide sales tax. Local governments may charge up to 7.85%; the population-weighted average is 1.82%.
Are groceries taxed in Alaska?
Groceries are exempt from the state sales tax in Alaska, but local sales taxes may still apply to them.
How much is sales tax on a $30,000 car in Alaska?
At the average combined rate of 1.82%, tax on a $30,000 purchase would be about $546. Many states tax vehicles differently: some apply only the state rate, cap the tax, or allow a trade-in credit. Check the Alaska motor vehicle agency for the exact rule.
How do I back out sales tax from a total?
Switch on "I know the total" above, or divide the total by 1 plus the rate. For example, a $108.25 receipt at 8.25% is $100.00 before tax.
Data sources & last verified
Last verified
- Tax Foundation, 2026 Sales Tax Rates, Midyear Update (state and average local rates as of July 1, 2026) (opens in new tab) Retrieved · effective July 1, 2026
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