Alaska sales tax calculator (no state sales tax)
Alaska has no state sales tax, but local rates average 1.821% and reach 7.85%. Figure the tax for your city.
- ๐บ๐ธ US federal & state rules
- Rates as of January 1, 2026
- See sources
Sales tax
$1.82
1.821% in Alaska (state 0% + average local 1.821%)
- Total with tax
- $101.82
- Rate
- 1.821%
This is an example. Enter your numbers above and press the button to see your own result.
Alaska sales tax rates
| State rate | 0% |
|---|---|
| Average local rate | 1.821% |
| Combined average | 1.821% |
| Highest local rate | 7.85% |
| Groceries | exempt |
| Clothing | taxed |
- Alaska has no statewide sales tax. Local governments can charge their own.
- The local part is a population-weighted average for Alaska. Your city or county rate can be higher or lower. Enter it under "my local rate" if you know it.
- Rates as of 2026-01-01, from the Tax Foundation and state revenue departments. Local rates change quarterly.
Show the math
| Price | $100.00 |
|---|---|
| Rate | 0% state + 1.821% local = 1.821% |
| Tax | $100.00 ร 1.821% = $1.82 |
What to do next
How it works
Alaska has no state sales tax. Local governments can charge their own, so the calculator uses the average local rate of 1.821% unless you enter your city's rate.
Things to keep in mind
Rates are as of 2026-01-01. Local rates change on the first day of a quarter, and special districts can add a fraction of a percent that the average does not capture.
Vehicles, hotel stays, restaurant meals and alcohol often have their own rates or extra taxes. This calculator covers ordinary retail purchases.
Sources
Rules applied as of 2026-01-01. See the sources below for details.
- Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, 2026 (as of 2026-01-01, xlsx)Checked 2026-10-19
- Tax Foundation Facts & Figures 2026, Table 31 Sales Tax Treatment of Groceries (as of 2026-01-01)Checked 2026-10-19
- Tax Foundation 2026 Midyear (as of 2026-07-01) โ ์ฃผ์ธ ๋ณ๋ ์์, ์ง๋ฐฉ ์ํญ(NC +, WY -)Checked 2026-10-19
Frequently asked questions
Does Alaska have sales tax?
There is no state sales tax in Alaska. Cities and boroughs set their own, averaging 1.821% and going as high as 7.85%.
Do I pay sales tax on online orders shipped to Alaska?
Only the local tax, if your city has one and the seller collects it. There is no state tax to add.
Which states have no sales tax?
Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon. Of those, only Alaska allows local sales taxes.