Alaska (AK) Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
Calculate sales tax in Alaska. The statewide base rate is 0% — Alaska has no statewide sales tax. Enter an amount and add your local (county or city) rate to see the combined rate and total.
Example: with Amount (pre-tax) 100 · Local rate (county / city) 1.82 → Total with tax: $101.82.
Computed by the calculator below using its default values. Change any input to see your own numbers.
Alaska tax snapshot
In Alaska, the statewide sales-tax base rate is 0% — the 47th-highest of the 50 states + DC, versus a national average near 5.11%. By the other measures, Alaska property tax is about 1.04% (the 21st-highest) and its sales-tax base is 0% (the 47th-highest); alaska has no state income tax. For context, New Jersey has the highest effective property tax (2.23%) and Hawaii the lowest (0.27%); California has the highest statewide sales tax (7.25%) and Oregon has none (0%).
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Check it outAlaska has no statewide sales tax
Alaska is one of a few states with no state-level sales tax, so the base rate is 0%. Some local jurisdictions may still levy their own tax — enter any local rate above to include it.
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How it’s calculated
Sales tax = purchase amount × (state base rate + local rate). Your combined rate is Alaska’s state base rate plus any county or city tax you enter.
State base rate as of the latest published rates; local rates vary by jurisdiction and change over time. Confirm your local combined rate. Estimate only.
Results update as you type and are estimates, not professional advice — verify important decisions with a qualified professional.
Alaska sales tax in 2026 at a glance
Alaska’s statewide sales tax is 0% for 2026. Local rates add a population-weighted average of 1.82% (up to 7.85% in the highest jurisdictions), bringing the combined average to 1.82% — #46 of the 50 states and D.C.. Alaska has no state sales tax, but many municipalities levy their own.
| State rate | 0% |
| Average local rate (population-weighted) | 1.82% |
| Maximum local rate | 7.85% |
| Combined average | 1.82% |
| National rank (combined) | #46 of 51 |
Source: Tax Foundation, “State and Local Sales Tax Rates, 2026” (rates as of January 1, 2026). Local averages are population-weighted.
Worked example
A $100 purchase in Alaska has $0.00 in sales tax at the 0% base rate, for a $100.00 total before any local tax.
Common mistakes
- Adding only the state base rate and forgetting county or city taxes on top.
- Applying the rate to a tax-included total instead of the pre-tax price.
Frequently asked questions
What is Alaska’s sales tax rate in 2026?
The state rate is 0%. Local rates average 1.82% on top, and reach 7.85% in the highest jurisdictions. The combined average is 1.82%.
How does Alaska compare with other states?
Its combined average of 1.82% ranks #46 of the 50 states and D.C. Louisiana is highest at 10.11%; Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon have none.
How do I find my exact local rate?
Check your state revenue department’s rate lookup by address or ZIP; receipts also show the combined rate charged. Enter that local portion above for an exact total.