Alaska Sales Tax (2026)
Alaska has no statewide sales tax; local taxes average 1.82%.
Alaska sales tax at a glance
| State rate | 0% |
|---|---|
| Average local rate | 1.82% |
| Average combined rate | 1.82% |
| Highest local add-on | 7.85% |
| Groceries | No state sales tax; local sales taxes may apply (some localities tax groceries only seasonally, e.g., Kenai Peninsula Borough Jun-Aug) |
| Clothing | No state sales tax; local sales taxes may apply |
| Vehicles | No state tax; local rules vary (e.g., Bethel taxes only the first $10,000 of a vehicle sale) |
2026 changes
- 2026-01-01: Nome city rate 5% → 6% (local)
- 2026-04-01: Palmer city rate 3% → 4% (local)
- 2026-10-01: seasonal winter rates (Oct-Mar), e.g., Ketchikan 5.5% → 3%, Sitka 6% → 5%, Skagway 5% → 3%, Haines townsite 7% → 4.5%
Sources: taxfoundation.org · arsstc.org · arsstc.org · arsstc.org
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Alaska?
Alaska has no statewide sales tax, but local sales taxes average 1.82%.
Are groceries taxed in Alaska?
No state sales tax; local sales taxes may apply (some localities tax groceries only seasonally, e.g., Kenai Peninsula Borough Jun-Aug)
Is clothing taxed in Alaska?
No state sales tax; local sales taxes may apply
How are car purchases taxed in Alaska?
No state tax; local rules vary (e.g., Bethel taxes only the first $10,000 of a vehicle sale)