- Alaska has no statewide sales tax, but many cities and boroughs impose their own local sales taxes.
- Local tax rates and rules vary significantly by municipality; some cities have no general sales tax but may tax specific items.
- The Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission (ARSSTC) helps streamline tax compliance for remote sellers and administers economic nexus rules.
- Businesses may be required to collect local sales tax if they have a physical or economic presence in a jurisdiction.
- Exemptions from local sales tax exist and vary by municipality, commonly including professional medical services, newspapers, and certain building materials.
Source: sovos.com
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