Alaska Income Tax Calculator 2026
See your Alaska take-home pay and effective tax rate in 60 seconds.
Estimate only. Uses 2026 federal figures, Alaskastate figures (see sources below), and a standard-deduction federal calculation. Filing status “Head of household” uses the single column for Alaska. Your actual tax depends on credits, additional income, and adjustments.
Worked example: A single filer earning $85,000 in Alaska
A Alaska resident earning $85,000 pays $0 in state income tax, because Alaska has no state income tax. The only mandatory withholdings are federal income tax and FICA, both shown in the calculator above.
Assumes a single filer taking the standard treatment. Figures are educational estimates.
How Alaska taxes income
Alaska is one of the states with no broad personal income tax. Wages earned by Alaska residents are not taxed at the state level — only federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare) apply.
Because there is no state income tax to calculate, the figure that matters most for Alaska workers is take-home pay after federal taxes. Alaska typically relies on sales and property taxes instead of an income tax to fund state services.
2026 rate structure
Alaska does not levy a state income tax on wage income.
Retirement income & Social Security
Alaska has no state income tax, so retirement income — pensions, 401(k) and IRA distributions, and Social Security — is not taxed at the state level.
Local taxes & reciprocity
Alaska has no state income tax; some municipalities levy local sales taxes, but there is no local income tax on wages.
Reciprocity: Alaska has no income tax reciprocity agreements. If you work across state lines, you generally file a non-resident return where you work and claim a credit to avoid double taxation.
Notable deductions, credits & other taxes
Deductions & credits
- No state income tax — no state-level income deductions or credits apply to wage income
Capital gains: Alaska has no state income tax, so capital gains are not taxed at the state level (federal capital gains tax still applies).
Property tax: Property taxes in Alaska are assessed and collected locally, so effective rates vary widely by county and municipality. Check your county assessor or the Alaska Department of Revenue for local rates.
Alaska vs. neighboring states
Alaska has no bordering states, so cross-border tax comparisons are less relevant than for the contiguous states. Compare it against the national picture using the state hub.
Alaska state tax FAQs
What is the Alaska state income tax rate for 2026?
Alaska has no state income tax. Wages are not taxed at the state level — only federal income tax and FICA apply.
Does Alaska tax retirement income or Social Security?
No. Alaska has no state income tax, so neither retirement income nor Social Security benefits are taxed at the state level.
How are capital gains taxed in Alaska?
Alaska has no state income tax, so capital gains are not taxed at the state level (federal capital gains tax still applies).
Is there a local or city income tax in Alaska?
Alaska has no state income tax; some municipalities levy local sales taxes, but there is no local income tax on wages.
If I live in Alaska but work in another state, do I owe income tax?
You owe no income tax to Alaska (it has none), but you may owe income tax to the state where you actually work. You would typically file a non-resident return in that work state.
Sources & verification
Last verified June 12, 2026.