ALASKA CAR SALES TAX · 2026
Does Alaska have car sales tax?
Alaska has no state sales tax, so buying a car owes no Alaska sales tax. A $35,000 car with a $10,000 trade-in, bought from a dealer, owes $0.00.
Tax on this purchase
- Tax due
- $0.00
Alaska has no sales tax on vehicles.
Alaska car sales tax questions
Does Alaska have car sales tax?
No. Alaska has no state sales tax, so buying a car owes no Alaska sales tax. A $35,000 car with a $10,000 trade-in, bought from a dealer, owes $0.00.
Do Alaska cities tax car purchases?
Some do. Several Alaska cities and boroughs levy their own sales tax, under their own rules, so check with the city or borough where you buy.
Does a trade-in lower Alaska's car sales tax?
No. With no state sales tax on cars, a trade-in has no Alaska tax to lower.
Is a private car sale taxed in Alaska?
No. Alaska does not tax a car bought from a private seller.
What the calculator leaves out
- Several Alaska cities and boroughs levy their own sales tax, under their own rules; the calculator includes none.
Title, registration and plate fees, dealer fees, and any yearly tax on owning the vehicle are not included.