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Alaska Income Tax Calculator

Calculate your 2026 Alaska state income tax. See your bracket breakdown, effective rate, and how Alaska compares to neighboring states.

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About Alaska state taxes (Tax year 2026)

Alaska has no state income tax and no state sales tax, making it one of the most tax-friendly states in the nation. The state funds its government primarily through oil revenue and the Permanent Fund.

Alaska has no state sales tax, but local jurisdictions can levy their own sales taxes up to about 7.5%.

Alaska is one of only two states with neither an income tax nor a state sales tax (the other being Montana for sales tax and several states for income tax).

Filing in Alaska: returns for tax year 2026 are administered by the Alaska Department of Revenue and are generally filed in 2027 by the federal April deadline unless Alaska declares a state-specific extension. Tax type on this return: None. Top marginal rate: 0%. State sales-tax rate: 0%. For the most current contact info, see the Federation of Tax Administrators directory.

Alaska — Does Alaska have a state income tax? No. Alaska has no personal state income tax. It is one of nine U.S. states that do not levy an income tax on individuals.

Alaska — Does Alaska have a sales tax? Alaska has no state-level sales tax, but local municipalities can impose their own sales taxes. The average combined local rate is about 1.76%.

Alaska — What is the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend? Alaska residents receive an annual dividend from the Alaska Permanent Fund, funded by oil revenues. The amount varies each year but has historically ranged from $1,000 to $3,200 per person.

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AuthorCalculover Editorial Team Tax education
Editorial ownerCalculover Tax & Payroll Desk State-tax methodology owner
ReviewerCalculover Editorial Review Government-source and limitation review
Last reviewed2026-05-14
Last verified2026-05-14
Data effective date2026-01-01
JurisdictionAlaska

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State-tax per-state pages apply the published 2026 bracket schedule, standard deduction, and filing-status rules for the listed jurisdiction. Federal AGI inputs are mapped to state taxable income before bracket math runs. Local taxes (NYC, Philadelphia, certain Ohio cities) are flagged but not embedded in the base estimate.

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Professional guidance: This page is for state-tax education only and is not tax, legal, financial, or investment advice. State tax decisions and multi-state filing should be reviewed with a CPA or enrolled agent licensed in the relevant states.

Alaska Income Tax FAQs

Does Alaska have a state income tax?

No. Alaska is one of nine states with no individual income tax on wages or salaries. Residents pay only federal income tax.

Why does Alaska have no income tax?

Alaska relies on other revenue sources such as sales taxes, property taxes, and in some cases natural resource taxes to fund state government.

What taxes do Alaska residents still pay?

Alaska residents pay federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%) taxes. Local property taxes and sales taxes also apply depending on jurisdiction.

Do I save money by living in Alaska?

State income tax savings depend on your income level. High earners can save thousands annually by living in a no-income-tax state like Alaska compared to high-tax states like California or New York.

How does Alaska compare to other no-income-tax states?

Nine states have no individual income tax: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. Each state funds services differently, so total tax burden varies by residency.