Alaska sales tax guide for small businesses
Alaska has no state sales tax, but many cities and boroughs charge their own local sales tax.
The average local rate is about 1.82%, and it depends on the city or borough where the sale is made.
| State sales tax rate | None |
|---|---|
| Local sales taxes | Yes, about 1.82% on average |
| Average combined rate | 1.82% |
| Remote-seller threshold (economic nexus) | $100,000 in sales |
| Tax agency | Alaska Department of Revenue, Tax Division |
Rates: Tax Foundation, mid-2026. Remote-seller thresholds: Sales Tax Institute, August 2026. Rates and rules change, and local rates vary by address: confirm with the Alaska Department of Revenue, Tax Division before you file.
Who has to collect it?
If you sell into Alaska from another state, you generally must register and collect once your activity there reaches $100,000 in sales. If your business is based in Alaska, you already need to be registered.
What to do, step by step
1. Check what applies to your business
There is no state sales tax to register for, but other taxes and licenses can apply. Ask the Alaska Department of Revenue, Tax Division what your business needs.
2. Check local sales taxes
Many cities and boroughs charge their own sales tax. Check the rate and the filing rules with the local government where you sell.
3. Keep good records
Keep your invoices and sales records. They support your income tax return and any other filing.
How NartPay OS helps
- Save the rates you charge (for example, your city's) and pick them on every invoice and estimate.
- The Sales Tax Summary totals what you collected by jurisdiction for any period, ready for your return.
- Send invoices with a payment link and see who owes you, in English or Spanish.
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NartPay OS does not calculate, file or pay sales tax for you, and this guide is not legal or tax advice. Confirm the rules with your state agency or your accountant.
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