Alaska sales tax at a glance
No statewide sales tax; local sales taxes reach 7.85%, and most Alaska communities with a sales tax do not exempt groceries (Juneau exempted essential food from Nov 2025).
| State sales tax rate | 0% |
| Average local rate | 1.82% |
| Average combined rate | 1.82% |
| Highest combined rate | 7.85% |
| Groceries | Taxed |
Alaska sales tax examples
| Price | State tax only | Tax at 1.82% | Total at 1.82% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $10.18 |
| $50 | $0.00 | $0.91 | $50.91 |
| $100 | $0.00 | $1.82 | $101.82 |
| $500 | $0.00 | $9.10 | $509.10 |
| $1,000 | $0.00 | $18.20 | $1,018.20 |
Also see the Alaska paycheck calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Alaska?
Alaska has no statewide sales tax. Local governments add an average of 1.82%.
Are groceries taxed in Alaska?
Groceries are taxed in Alaska.
How do I calculate sales tax in Alaska?
Multiply the price by the combined rate. At the average combined rate of 1.82%, a $100 purchase adds $1.82 in tax for a total of $101.82.