Alaska Tax Guide
Comprehensive tax information for Alaska (AK). Last reviewed 2026-07-24.
None
1.82%
0% state + 1.82% avg local
1.18%
$3,731 median bill
Rate Structure
Standard Deduction
N/A, no state income tax
State Base Rate
0.00%
Official rate set by state law
Average Local Add-On
1.82%
Weighted average of all local jurisdictions
State Average Combined
1.82%
State + average local
Important: The combined rate above is a state-wide average. Your actual sales tax rate depends on your specific city and county. Some locations in Alaska may have combined rates significantly higher or lower than this average. Check your local rate at the Alaska Department of Revenue or use the Tax Foundation's sales tax locator.
Source: State base rate from Alaska Department of Revenue. Average local add-on and combined rate from Tax Foundation "State and Local Sales Tax Rates" report.
Average Effective Rate
1.18%
of home value annually (state average)
Median Annual Bill
$3,731
on owner-occupied housing (Census data)
Important: Property tax rates vary significantly within Alaska by county, city, and school district. The "average effective rate" is the total property tax paid divided by total home value across the state. Your actual rate depends on your property's assessed value, local millage rates, and any applicable exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran, etc.). Contact your county tax assessor for your exact property tax.
Source: Average effective rate from Tax Foundation analysis of Census data. Median annual bill from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates on owner-occupied housing.
Social Security Benefits
Exempt
Capital Gains Treatment
Not taxed (no state income tax)
Estate / Inheritance Tax
None
Filing Deadline
Federal deadline only, no state return required
Notes & Recent Changes
Alaska pays an annual Permanent Fund Dividend (~$1,300 in 2024) to eligible residents instead of taxing income.
Verified Source
Data last verified on 2026-07-24. Source: Alaska Department of Revenue.