Alaska taxes — property, income, sales, retirement

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Property tax, income tax, sales tax, and retirement-income treatment in Alaska. Quick read for movers, retirees, and remote workers.

No state income tax, no state sales tax. Property tax above average. Permanent Fund Dividend annually.
Effective property tax
1.18%
of home value/yr
Income tax (top rate)
0%
Sales tax (state)
0.00%
local adds more
SS taxed by state?
No

Property tax

Alaska’s effective property tax rate is approximately 1.18% of assessed home value per year. On a $350,000 home that’s about $4,130/yr. Rates vary by county and municipality — this is a state-wide average.

Income tax

Top marginal rate: 0%. No state income tax. For wage earners, the effective rate depends on filing status, deductions, and credits.

Sales tax

State base rate: 0.00%. No state sales tax — local municipalities may still levy.

Retirement income

Social Security: Not taxed by state. Pensions & 401(k) withdrawals: Not taxed (no state income tax).

Top cities in Alaska

Anchorage · pop 289,600 · momentum 65

Fairbanks · pop 31,732 · momentum 56

Juneau · pop 31,572 · momentum 63

Wasilla · pop 10,318 · momentum 76

Sitka · pop 8,355 · momentum 34

Ketchikan · pop 8,033 · momentum 68

Compare to other states: All 50 state tax overviews · All Alaska cities · Best Alaska cities for retirees

Sources: Tax Foundation effective property tax rankings, state DOR publications, AARP retirement tax guide. 2024/2025 representative figures — verify with a CPA for your specific situation.