Reverse Sales Tax Calculator of Alaska for 2019 Q2
How 2019 Q2 Sales Tax are calculated in Alaska
The state general sales tax rate of Alaska is 0%. In addition to the state-level sales tax, cities and municipalities in Alaska have the authority to levy their own sales tax rates. These local rates can add up to 7%, resulting in a combined maximum sales tax rate of 7.85% in certain regions.
Every 2019 Q2 combined rates mentioned above are the results of Alaska state rate (0%), the county rate (0% to 6%), the Alaska cities rate (0% to 7%). There is no special rate for Alaska.
Variations by Purchase Type
Alaska's sales tax rate may vary depending on the type of purchase. Examples of taxable categories may include:
- Consumer use tax
- Rental tax
- Sales tax
- Sellers use tax
- Lodgings tax
For comprehensive details, please refer to the official Alaska government website.
Alaska state rate(s) for 2019 Q2
Lowest possible rate: 0% (e.g., Anchorage, Alaska)
Other common rates: 1% .2%, 2.5%, 3%, 3.5%, 4%, 5%, 6%, 6.5%, 7%, 7.5%,
Highest possible rate: 7.85% (Homer, Alaska)
Average combined rate across Alaska: 1.853%
Rates changes
Changes have been made to Alaska's county, city and/or special rates in 2019 Q2 compared to 2019 Q1.
List of Alaska cities and their changes (up to 15)
City Name | County Rate | City Rate | Special Rate |
---|---|---|---|
Hooper Bay | 0% | 5% (+1%) | 0% |
Big Lake | 0% | 0% (-3%) | 0% |
Seldovia | 3% | 4.5% (+2.5%) | 0% |
Houston | 0% | 2% (-1%) | 0% |
Anderson | 0% | 6% (+2%) | 0% |
Chalkyitsik | 0% | 0% (-3%) | 0% |
Sitka | 6% (+1%) | 0% | 0% |
Port Alexander | 0% (-5%) | 4% (+4%) | 0% |
Skagway | 0% | 5% (+2%) | 0% |
Thorne Bay | 0% | 0% (-6.5%) | 0% |
Other 2019 Q2 sales tax Facts for Alaska
City sales taxes: 94 out of 231 cities (40.693%) in Alaska impose a city sales tax.ZIP code impact: 98 out of 276 ZIP codes (35.507%) in Alaska.