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Sales Tax on Bullion in Alaska
What this means for you
Alaska has no state sales tax. Some local boroughs and cities collect their own tax, so the amount you pay depends on your delivery address.
Statewide sales tax
None
Local boroughs may collect their own tax.
Local taxes
May still apply
Some cities or counties charge their own rate.
Here's how each kind of item is treated in this state. Tap a row to read the plain-English note.
| What you're buying | Sales tax? | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Bullion Bars | Local taxes may apply | No state-level sales tax. Your local city or borough may still charge — varies by address. |
| Bullion Coins | Local taxes may apply | No state-level sales tax. Your local city or borough may still charge — varies by address. |
| Bullion Rounds | Local taxes may apply | No state-level sales tax. Your local city or borough may still charge — varies by address. |
| Legal-Tender Coins | Local taxes may apply | No state-level sales tax. Your local city or borough may still charge — varies by address. |
| Numismatic Coins | Local taxes may apply | No state-level sales tax. Your local city or borough may still charge — varies by address. |
| Jewelry | Local taxes may apply | No state-level sales tax. Your local city or borough may still charge — varies by address. |
| Industrial Precious Metal | Local taxes may apply | No state-level sales tax. Your local city or borough may still charge — varies by address. |
| Collectibles (Non-Coin) | Local taxes may apply | No state-level sales tax. Your local city or borough may still charge — varies by address. |
| Paper Currency | Local taxes may apply | No state-level sales tax. Your local city or borough may still charge — varies by address. |
| Accessories | Local taxes may apply | No state-level sales tax. Your local city or borough may still charge — varies by address. |
- What's covered by the exemption
- Alaska has no state sales tax, so there is no state-level exemption to apply. Some local jurisdictions may still tax.
- How they decide what counts as bullion
- No state-level decision to make. Your delivery address determines whether a local borough or city collects.
- What's NOT covered
- Local city/borough code controls
Even when the state-level rule is clear, cities or counties in this state may charge their own tax. Here's what to expect.
- Local treatment
- Use ARSSTC/local jurisdiction rules