Alaska car tax
Alaska has no state car tax and no state sales tax. Owners pay a two-year state registration fee. Some municipalities, such as Anchorage, add a local motor vehicle registration tax by age.
No state yearly car tax. Some municipalities (for example Anchorage, Fairbanks North Star Borough, and Mat-Su) collect a flat local motor vehicle registration tax by age with DMV registration.
Registration and due dates
State registration is about $100 for two years, plus any municipal registration tax.
No state car tax. Registration renews every two years.
Cut what your car costs in Alaska
Car tax is set by your town, but your loan and insurance aren't. Refinancing a car loan at a lower rate often saves more each year than the tax itself.
Questions
Is there sales tax on cars in Alaska?
No state sales tax. Some local governments charge local sales tax.
What is the Anchorage registration tax?
A flat municipal tax by vehicle age, collected with state registration.
Can I deduct Alaska car taxes on my federal return?
Generally no. Alaska has no yearly value-based car tax, and flat registration fees cannot be deducted as personal property tax.
Sources
Last checked October 14, 2026. Rates are for passenger cars owned by individuals; leased, business and specialty vehicles can differ. Confirm with your tax collector or commissioner of the revenue.