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Alaska Tax Filing Guide
Alaska has no state income tax. Here are the sales tax, property tax, and overall burden figures you need before filing.
Alaska Tax Filing at a Glance
State Income Tax
None
No broad-based income tax
Combined Sales Tax
1.82%
State 0.00% + avg local 1.82%
Property Tax Rate
0.86%
Median annual: $757
State & Local Burden
5.60%
Rank #1 of 50 (1 = highest)
Corporate Income Tax
9.40%
Top marginal rate
Alaska has no broad-based state income tax. Wages are not subject to a state income return. You still owe federal income tax — but your in-state tax burden comes from sales tax, property tax, and any specialty taxes (e.g., gross-receipts or franchise taxes for businesses).
How to File Taxes in Alaska
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Confirm whether Alaska requires a return
Alaska levies no broad-based individual income tax, so you do not file a state return on wages. You may still need to file other state forms (sales tax, business returns) and you remain liable for federal income tax via the IRS.
Tax Foundation state profile → - 2
Understand the bracket schedule
Since the state has no income tax, you have no marginal rate or bracket schedule to consider at the state level. Focus on federal brackets only.
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Account for sales tax
Alaska's combined state + local sales tax averages 1.82%. There is no statewide sales tax — only local options apply.
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Property tax and other state-level taxes
Alaska's effective property tax rate is 0.86%, with a median annual property tax bill of $757 per household. Property taxes are set locally — your county or city assessor's office publishes the exact millage rate for your parcel.
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Know your total tax burden
Tax Foundation estimates Alaska's combined state and local tax burden at 5.60% of state personal income — ranked #1 of 50 states (1 = highest burden). This includes income, sales, property, and excise taxes paid to in-state governments.
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File on time
Federal returns are due April 15 (or the next business day). Most states with an income tax align their deadline with the federal date, though without a state income tax you only need to worry about the federal deadline. Free e-file is available via IRS Free File for many filers under federal AGI limits.
- Gather W-2s, 1099s, and any 1095 forms
- Confirm your filing status (single, MFJ, HOH)
- Run the Mubboo income tax calculator to estimate your federal liability
- Decide between standard deduction and itemizing
- File electronically for fastest refund
Compare with Nearby States
| State | Top Income Rate | Combined Sales Tax | Property Tax | Total Burden | Burden Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | None | 1.82% | 0.86% | 5.60% | #1 |
| Oregon | 9.90% | 0.00% | 0.75% | 11.70% | #42 |
| Washington | None | 9.51% | 0.82% | 10.60% | #31 |
Estimate Your Alaska Taxes
Use Mubboo's free calculators to estimate your federal liability, take-home pay, and self-employment tax.
Which states have no state income tax?
Nine states levy no broad-based individual income tax: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. New Hampshire taxes only interest and dividend income, and that tax is being phased out by 2027. Washington recently added a capital gains tax that applies only to high-income individuals. The other seven have no individual income tax at all.
Which state has the highest state income tax rate?
California has the highest top marginal state income tax rate at 13.3% (applied to incomes over $1 million). Hawaii is second at 11%, followed by New York at 10.9% (which adds a separate New York City local income tax for NYC residents). These top rates apply only to the highest bracket — most residents pay substantially lower effective rates.
Is the state with no income tax always the cheapest place to live for taxes?
Not necessarily. States without an income tax usually make up the revenue through higher sales tax, property tax, or both. Texas has no income tax but property tax rates among the highest in the country. Tennessee compensates with a relatively high combined sales tax. Total tax burden — combining income, sales, property, and excise taxes — is the more useful measure, and it varies independently of income tax existence.
When are state taxes due?
Most states with an income tax align the filing deadline with the federal date — April 15, or the next business day if April 15 falls on a weekend or holiday. A few states have different deadlines (Iowa: April 30; Virginia: May 1; Louisiana: May 15). All states with income tax allow extensions, but an extension to file is not an extension to pay — you must still estimate and remit by the original due date to avoid penalties.
How often do state tax brackets change?
Income tax brackets and rates are typically reviewed annually by state legislatures, with changes effective January 1 of the following year. Sales tax rates change less frequently but can shift mid-year if local jurisdictions (counties, cities) adjust their portions. Property tax rates are set annually by local taxing authorities and can vary substantially within a state. Mubboo refreshes this dataset annually following Tax Foundation's release.
Where can I find official tax rates for my state?
Each state's Department of Revenue (or equivalent agency) publishes current rates and brackets on its official website. The Tax Foundation (taxfoundation.org) aggregates state data into comparable formats and is the primary source for this guide. For federal brackets, see irs.gov. For property tax rates in your specific county, check your county assessor's website — local rates can vary significantly within a state.
More Alaska local info:
Data year 2025 (retrieved 2026-05-05). Sources: Tax Foundation. Tax law changes frequently — always confirm with the Alaska Department of Revenue or a licensed tax professional before relying on these rules for filing. State: AK