Do I have to charge sales tax for online sales in Alaska?
Quick answer
Alaska imposes no state sales tax, so an out-of-state online seller has nothing to collect at the state level. Alaska has no state sales tax, but the Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission applies a $100,000 threshold for the local jurisdictions that levy their own tax.
Alaska has no state sales tax, but the Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission applies a $100,000 threshold for the local jurisdictions that levy their own tax.
Rule summary
How Alaska treats each category.
| Economic nexus — sales threshold | No state sales tax |
|---|---|
| Transaction-count threshold | None — sales volume only |
| Marketplace facilitator collection | Not applicable |
| Rate to charge | None |
| Registration authority | Alaska Department of Commerce (Alaska Municipal League rate tables) |
This page summarizes the general rule. Every state writes exceptions for specific products, and local jurisdictions can differ from the state treatment. Confirm your situation with the Alaska Department of Commerce (Alaska Municipal League rate tables) or a tax professional before relying on it for filing.
Combined rates in Alaska
What a taxable purchase actually costs in Alaska.
Frequently asked
Answers pulled from the same rule set.
- Do I have to charge sales tax for online sales in Alaska?
- Alaska imposes no state sales tax, so an out-of-state online seller has nothing to collect at the state level. Alaska has no state sales tax, but the Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission applies a $100,000 threshold for the local jurisdictions that levy their own tax.
- Do marketplace sales count toward the Alaska threshold?
- Alaska has no state sales tax, so there is no threshold to cross.
- Which rate does an online seller charge in Alaska?
- None — Alaska imposes no state sales tax on retail sales.
More Alaska guides
Other Alaska rules that change the total.