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Tax year 2026. Federal, FICA, and state rules last checked . How we calculate

Alaska state income tax 2026

No, Alaska doesn’t have a state income tax on wages. A single filer earning $65,000 owes $0 in Alaska income tax for 2026.

Last reviewed . Data: 2026 tax year (laws enacted through mid-2026).

Tax type
No income tax on wages
Rate
0%
Estimated tax on $65,000 (single filer)
$0
Local income taxes
None

How Alaska taxes wages

Alaska has no state income tax or statewide sales tax, and pays residents an annual Permanent Fund Dividend.

Alaska is one of 9 states with no tax on wages, along with Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming.

Example: $65,000 salary, single filer

On a $65,000 salary, Alaska state income tax is $0. You still pay federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare).

Calculators for Alaska

  • Paycheck calculator

    Take-home pay after federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, with Alaska selected: no state income tax to withhold.

  • Tips and overtime calculator

    Your federal deduction for qualified tips and overtime, with Alaska selected. The savings are federal only, since Alaska doesn’t tax wages.

  • Senior deduction calculator

    A federal deduction of up to $6,000 for each person 65 or older, after the income phase-out.

  • Car loan interest calculator

    A federal deduction for interest on a loan for a new, U.S.-assembled vehicle.

Does Alaska tax tips and overtime?

Alaska doesn’t tax wages, so tips and overtime aren’t subject to state income tax either. The federal deduction for qualified tips and overtime (Schedule 1-A) still lowers your federal income tax.

Source: Alaska Tax Facts. Checked . See how every state treats tips and overtime

Alaska vs. neighboring states

Alaska shares no land border with another state, so there is no cross-border commute to compare.

Frequently asked questions

Does Alaska have a state income tax?

No. Alaska doesn’t tax wages, so no state income tax is withheld from your paycheck in 2026. Alaska has no state income tax or statewide sales tax, and pays residents an annual Permanent Fund Dividend.

You still pay federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare on your wages. The paycheck calculator with Alaska selected shows your take-home pay after those.

Calculate your Alaska paycheck

Official source

For forms, exact brackets, and filing deadlines, go to the official Alaska tax agency website.

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Estimates cover Alaska income tax on wages for a single filer and exclude local taxes and state credits. They are not tax advice. See our disclaimer and how we calculate.