Alaska (local only) Sales Tax Guide for eCommerce Businesses
Alaska (local only) Sales Tax Guide for eCommerce Businesses
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Alaska's (local only) Sales Tax Authority
State Phone Information
907-269-6620
Member of the Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board?
No
Tax percent range for remote sellers in Alaska (local only)
0% to 7.5%
The information on this page is for reference only and should not be used as legal or tax advice. If you are concerned about your sales tax obligations it is advised to hire a professional.
This Page was last updated: December 2021
Do you need to collect sales tax in Alaska (local only)?
Alaska does not have a statewide sales tax, however they have enabled local jurisdiction
Does Alaska (local only) charge sales tax on shipping?
N/A
Do you have physical nexus in Alaska (local only)?
A seller has physical nexus in Alaska in a jurisdiction that has adopted the Alaska Code if they meet any of the following requirements:
The company has an office in the jurisdiction
The company has a warehouse in the jurisdiction
The company has an employee in the jurisdiction
Do you have economic nexus in Alaska (local only)?
Alaska's (local only) Economic Nexus Sales Threshold
$100,000/Year
Economic Transactions Threshold
Or 200 transactions
Economic Nexus Evaluation Period
Economics Nexus Effective Date
The Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission has passed a code that applies to local municipalities in Alaska, should they choose to adopt it. This code is known as the "Remote Seller Sales Tax Code Common Definitions"
What types of sales are included in Alaska's (local only) Economic Nexus Sales Threshold?
Gross Sales
All sales including Marketplace Facilitator sales are included in the Economic Nexus Sales Threshold
How does Alaska (local only) treat exempt transactions when calculating economic nexus?
Exempt sales and exempt services are included in the threshold
Does Alaska (local only) have a Marketplace Facilitator Law?
Yes, Marketplace Facilitators are required to collect and remit sales tax on behalf of sellers on their platform.
Filling Sales Tax
When are Returns Due?
Alaska sales tax returns due dates depends on the specific jurisdiction.
How often are Sales Tax Returns filed?
Monthly, Quarterly or Yearly
This period is determined by the state typically by assessing your volume of sales in the state.
Options for filing sales tax returns:
Online - Alaska sales tax returns can be filed through their online system.
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