Alaska Car Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
Estimated tax in Alaska
$0 – $1,950
Depends on where you live. Choose your city for an estimate at its listed rate.
- Taxable amount
- $30,000.00
- State tax
- $0.00
- Local tax
- $0 – $1,950
Alaska has no state tax on car purchases, but some towns add their own. On a $30,000 car, tax comes to $0 to $1,950, depending on local tax.
By Matt Rum. Checked against state sources on .
What to know in Alaska
- The State of Alaska does not levy a sales tax, but several municipalities do and they decide locally what is taxable.
- Most Alaska towns that tax vehicle sales tax only part of the price, such as the first $500 in Kenai Peninsula Borough towns and Wasilla, or up to $15,000 in Juneau for a car priced $50,000 or less.
Alaska rates and rules
- No state sales tax
- 0%
- Local tax
- 0% to 7.85%; most towns tax only part of the price, up to a limit each sets
- Trade-in
- Not applicable: no tax on the purchase
- Manufacturer rebate
- Not applicable: no tax on the purchase
Car sales tax by city in Alaska
On a $30,000 car, tax runs from $0 in Aniak to $1,950 in Selawik, a difference of $1,950 among the 47 cities we list. Most towns tax only part of the price, up to a limit each town sets.
| City | Local rate | Tax on $30,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Adak | 4% | $1,200 |
| Aleknagik | 5% | $1,500 |
| Aniak | 0% | $0 |
| Bethel | 6%, on the first $10,000 | $600 |
| Cordova | 7%, on the first $5,000 | $350 |
| Dillingham | 6%, on the first $3,500 | $210 |
| Elim | 3% | $900 |
| Fairbanks | 0% | $0 |
| Galena | 3% | $900 |
| Gustavus | 3% | $900 |
37 more cities
| City | Local rate | Tax on $30,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Homer | 7.85%, on the first $500 | $39 |
| Houston | 2%, on the first $500 | $10 |
| Juneau | 5%, on the first $15,000 for a car priced up to $50,000, or $50,000 above that price | $750 |
| Kake | 5% | $1,500 |
| Kenai | 6%, on the first $500 | $30 |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough, outside cities | 3%, on the first $500 | $15 |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough, outside cities | 2.5%, on the first $2,000 | $50 |
| Kodiak | 7%, on the first $3,000 | $210 |
| Kotzebue | 6%, on the first $1,000 | $60 |
| Mekoryuk | 4% | $1,200 |
| Mountain Village | 3% | $900 |
| Napaskiak | 3% | $900 |
| Nenana | 4% | $1,200 |
| Nome | 6%, on the first $1,500 | $90 |
| North Pole | 5.5%, on the first $300 | $17 |
| Old Harbor | 3%, on the first $5,000 | $150 |
| Ouzinkie | 6% | $1,800 |
| Palmer | 4%, on the first $1,000 | $40 |
| Petersburg | 6%, on the first $1,200 | $72 |
| Quinhagak | 3% | $900 |
| Saint Paul | 3.5% | $1,050 |
| Saxman | 6.5%, on the first $2,000 | $130 |
| Scammon Bay | 6% | $1,800 |
| Selawik | 6.5% | $1,950 |
| Seward | 7%, on the first $500 | $35 |
| Shungnak | 2% | $600 |
| Soldotna | 6%, on the first $500 | $30 |
| Tenakee Springs | 2%, on the first $7,500 | $150 |
| Thorne Bay | 6%, on the first $7,500 | $450 |
| Togiak | 2% | $600 |
| Toksook Bay | 2% | $600 |
| Unalakleet | 5% | $1,500 |
| Unalaska | 3% | $900 |
| Wasilla | 2.5%, on the first $500 | $13 |
| White Mountain | 3% | $900 |
| Wrangell | 7%, on the first $5,000 | $350 |
| Yakutat | 5% | $1,500 |
Before trade-in, for a buyer living in each city. In some states the rate follows the dealer's location instead; see the rules above and our methodology. Rates from maps.commerce.alaska.gov, checked Nov 9, 2026, juneau.org, checked Nov 9, 2026, arsstc.org, checked Nov 9, 2026.
Special cases in Alaska
The calculator covers a car bought from a dealer. These rules apply to other ways of buying or bringing a car to Alaska.
- Active-duty military
- Active-duty members stationed in Alaska who keep residency in another state do not have to transfer their title or registration to Alaska. If they register here, they pay only the state registration fee and are exempt from the community motor vehicle registration tax, with a leave and earnings statement dated within the last 90 days showing state taxes paid to another state. (dmv.alaska.gov, checked Nov 10, 2026)
- Deadline to pay
- Alaska law requires a new owner to apply for a title and register the vehicle within 30 days of buying it. (akleg.gov, checked Nov 10, 2026)
Alaska compared with other states
Alaska is tied for 1st lowest of all 50 states and the District of Columbia for tax on a $30,000 car, at its lowest local rate. See all states.
Alaska car sales tax: common questions
What is the car sales tax rate in Alaska?
Alaska has no state tax on car purchases. Some towns add their own tax, and each town sets how much of the price it reaches.
How much is sales tax on a $20,000 car in Alaska?
About $0 to $1,300, depending on local tax, for a car bought from a dealer before any trade-in or rebate. Enter your own price and city in the calculator above for an estimate; the dealer and the tax agency set the final amount.
Does car sales tax in Alaska depend on the city?
Yes. On a $30,000 car, tax runs from $0 in Aniak to $1,950 in Selawik among the cities we list, a difference of $1,950. Choose your city in the calculator for your rate.
What is the deadline after buying a car in Alaska, and what if you are late?
Alaska law requires a new owner to apply for a title and register the vehicle within 30 days of buying it.
How we calculate this
We start from the price, then apply the No state sales tax and your local rate. Each town sets how much of the price its rate reaches, and the calculator applies that limit. The calculator shows a range until you choose your city.
The full method is on our methodology page.
Sources
- commerce.alaska.gov (No state sales tax, Trade-in, Manufacturer rebate), checked Nov 5, 2026
- arsstc.org (Local tax), checked Nov 9, 2026