Alaska: Sales Tax Handbook
2026 Alaska Sales Tax Changes
Over the past year, there have been ten local sales tax rate changes in Alaska. This table lists each changed tax jurisdiction, the amount of the change, and the towns and cities in which the modified tax rates apply. This page will be updated monthly as new sales tax rates are released. For other states, see our list of nationwide sales tax rate changes.
| Change Date | Tax Jurisdiction | Sales Tax Change | Cities Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | Craig |
Raised
from 6% to 7%
|
Craig |
| February 2026 | Sitka |
Raised
from 5% to 6%
|
Sitka |
| February 2026 | Palmer |
Raised
from 3% to 4%
|
Palmer |
| February 2026 | Chignik |
Raised
from <span class='text-muted'>N/A</span> to 2%
|
Chignik |
| February 2026 | Pelican |
Raised
from 4% to 6%
|
Pelican |
| February 2026 | Skagway |
Raised
from 3% to 5%
|
Skagway |
| February 2026 | Seldovia | Lowered from 5% to 3% | Seldovia |
| February 2026 | Matanuska Susitna Brg |
Raised
from <span class='text-muted'>N/A</span> to 3%
|
Big Lake, Willow, Sutton, Trapper Creek, Skwentna and Wasilla |
| August 2025 | Nome |
Raised
from 5% to 6%
|
Nome |
| August 2025 | Haines |
Raised
from 5.5% to 7%
|
Haines |
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