Sales Tax Calculator — Anchorage, AK
Calculate sales tax in Anchorage, Alaska. Find local and state tax rates.
Updated April 2026Calculate Sales Tax in Alaska
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Tax Breakdown
Total Amount$101.82
Tax Details
Pre-Tax Amount
$100.00
State Tax
0.00%$0.00
Local Tax
1.82%$1.82
Total Tax
$1.82
Effective Tax Rate1.82%
0.00%
State Rate
1.82%
Avg Combined
Yes
Local Tax
No
Grocery Taxed
Alaska Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
0.00%
Avg. Local Rate
1.82%
Combined Rate
1.82%
Local rates vary by city and county. The combined rate shown uses the statewide average local rate.
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are exempt from sales tax
- • Clothing is exempt from sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
Sales Tax Examples in Alaska
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $0.46 | $25.46 |
| $100.00 | $1.82 | $101.82 |
| $500.00 | $9.10 | $509.10 |
| $1,000.00 | $18.20 | $1,018.20 |
Based on the average combined state + local rate of 1.82%.
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