What is the Alaska Income Tax Calculator?
In short
Alaska has no individual income tax. For $75,000 in annual wages, a single filer using the 2026 standard deduction keeps about $61,593 after federal income tax and employee FICA. This estimate excludes Alaska unemployment contributions and elected benefits. Local sales taxes and the federally taxable adult dividend still matter for your budget.
This Alaska income tax calculator estimates federal income tax and employee FICA on wages, with a zero state individual income-tax line. Its state-specific notes distinguish other taxes from this wage estimate. Alaska has no statewide sales and use tax, although local jurisdictions may charge sales tax. The Department of Revenue publishes separate Corporate Income Tax and Oil and Gas Property Tax program pages; the zero individual wage-tax line does not describe those programs.
How to use this calculator
- 1Add your annual gross income.
- 2Pick your filing status to size the federal tax.
- 3Alaska is pre-selected with $0 state tax — switch states to compare against one that does tax income.
- 4Add 401(k)/HSA contributions to watch your federal tax (not state) fall.
The formula
- federal tax
- — Federal income tax from progressive brackets
- AK tax
- — Alaska: no state income tax
- FICA
- — Social Security 6.2% + Medicare 1.45%
Worked example
The scenario
An Alaska employee earning $75,000, filing single with the standard deduction and no elective deductions, compares $10,000 of taxable shopping with Washington and budgets separately for a possible Permanent Fund Dividend.
The result
The annual wage estimate is $61,593 after federal income tax and employee FICA. Alaska state individual income tax contributes zero to that calculation. For the shopping comparison, assume the entire $10,000 basket is taxable in Washington. Its 6.5% state portion costs $650, versus zero statewide sales tax in Alaska. That is a state-only comparison: Alaska's local sales taxes and Washington's city or county additions are excluded, and exempt purchases would change the answer. It is not a moving-cost estimate. Ask for the rate at the actual delivery location before budgeting a large purchase. Separately, the announced 2026 dividend is $1,200 for an eligible recipient. Do not add that payment to the wage input and assume the paycheck result measures its federal tax: the example is a wage calculation, while the PFD is a separate federally taxable payment for adults. Keep the wage estimate, household shopping costs and potential dividend on separate lines so the absence of state income tax does not hide the rest of your budget.
Common use cases
- Separating the Alaska wage estimate from taxes on purchases and businesses
- alaska has no statewide sales and use tax, but some local jurisdictions impose local sales taxes
- the 2026 PFD eligibility requirements include Alaska residency throughout calendar year 2025 and an intent to remain indefinitely when applying
- Distinguishing an Alaska employee's wage estimate from corporate income tax and oil and gas property tax
Limitations & assumptions
- The wage estimate excludes Alaska unemployment contributions and elected benefits; a zero individual income-tax line does not remove other payroll deductions.
- This engine does not include federal credits or Additional Medicare Tax at higher incomes. It is an annual wage estimate, not a payroll withholding calculation or a PFD tax calculator.
- Alaska has no state income tax, so this shows federal + FICA only. The 2026 Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend is $1,200, including the Energy Relief Payment. Adult dividends are taxable for federal income tax purposes.
- Alaska corporate income tax is based on federal taxable income with Alaska adjustments; this wage calculator does not estimate it.
- Federal tax uses current brackets and the standard deduction unless you itemize.
- Use it for planning; it isn't a substitute for a tax professional.
Official sources
Official publications for rules and figures this page uses. Rates and rules change, so confirm the current figures with the publisher before you rely on them:
- Alaska Department of Revenue (tax.alaska.gov)
- Alaska — sales and use tax (tax.alaska.gov)
- Alaska PFD — tax information (pfd.alaska.gov)
- Alaska PFD — eligibility requirements (pfd.alaska.gov)
- Alaska PFD — historical timeline (pfd.alaska.gov)
- Alaska — corporate income tax (tax.alaska.gov)
- Alaska — oil and gas property tax (tax.alaska.gov)
- Washington — retail sales tax (dor.wa.gov)
Frequently asked questions
Does Alaska have a state individual income tax?
What Alaska taxes can apply besides individual income tax?
Does Alaska tax corporate income?
What's the take-home on $75,000 in Alaska?
Is moving to Alaska worth it for taxes?
What does the published checklist require for a 2026 Permanent Fund Dividend?
Why can an Alaska resident owe federal tax on a dividend that was garnished?
How did Alaska's Permanent Fund and its first dividend develop?
Disclaimer: KalkWise calculators are provided for general informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the figures you enter and the assumptions described above. Actual outcomes will vary. Consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.