Alaska Income Tax Calculator, Rates and Brackets
Estimate how much federal and Alaska state income tax you will owe for 2026.
Use our Alaska income tax calculator to estimate your 2026 state income tax, compare Alaska and federal tax results, and review the state's current income tax rates and brackets. For 2026, Alaska does not impose a personal income tax on wages, salaries, retirement income, or other individual income. Enter your household income, filing status, dependents, deductions, and credits to see how living in a no income tax state affects your state and federal income taxes.
2026 Alaska Income Tax Calculator
Alaska and Federal Calculation Assumptions
Income
- This calculator assumes you are an Alaska resident for the full 2026 tax year. Partial-year resident and nonresident income allocation rules are not included.
- We treat household income as earned wage income. We do not separately calculate self-employment income, investment income, retirement income, capital gains, or other special income categories that require different tax treatment.
- The
Other Income Deductions
field under Advanced Options reduces federal adjusted gross income. See the input field tooltip for more details.
Deductions
- The calculator compares itemized deductions with the standard deduction separately, then uses the larger allowed amount for federal tax.
- Age 65+ and blindness selections increase the standard deduction amount when applicable.
- The federal enhanced senior deduction is calculated separately and may still apply when itemizing.
- Itemized deduction inputs mirror the categories reported on Form 1040 Schedule A. Use prior-year amounts as a starting point and adjust for expected changes.
- The federal calculation applies the 2026 SALT limit and its income-based phaseout before adding deductible interest and other itemized deductions.
- Qualified tips, overtime pay, car loan interest, and the enhanced senior deduction are treated as federal deductions after adjusted gross income.
Credits
- We estimate the federal Child Tax Credit (CTC) and Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) for dependent children under age 17.
- We estimate the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) only when at least one dependent child under age 17 is entered. The estimate does not include the childless EITC or qualifying children who are older students or permanently disabled.
- We do not calculate the Saver's Credit, education credits, premium tax credits, or other federal credits.
Taxes Not Included
- Alaska individual income tax is estimated at $0 because the state does not impose a personal income tax.
- Permanent Fund Dividends are not added automatically. Include a taxable dividend in household income if you want it reflected in the federal estimate.
- Alaska does not impose a statewide local income tax, so no local income tax calculation is included here.
- The estimate does not include self-employment tax, federal alternative minimum tax, capital gains tax, use tax, or every federal deduction and credit.
Actual results may vary based on your income type, additional deduction and credit limits, filing complexity, and continued changes in Alaska or federal tax law. This calculator provides an estimate for general planning purposes and does not guarantee your final tax due or refund amount.
How the Alaska Income Tax Calculator Works
The Alaska income tax calculator shows each major step from household income to estimated tax. The results compare Alaska and federal income taxes. The Alaska column remains at $0, while the federal column applies federal standard or itemized deductions, tax credits, and deductions created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
The final three rows summarize your Alaska results:
- Estimated Income Tax: Your Alaska income tax estimate for the year.
- Effective Tax Rate: Alaska income tax as a percentage of household income.
- Marginal Tax Rate: The Alaska tax rate applied to your next dollar of taxable income.
Change any calculator input to see how it affects the federal results. The Alaska column remains at $0 because Alaska does not impose a personal income tax.
Alaska Income Tax
Alaska does not impose an individual state income tax for the 2026 tax year. The Alaska income tax rate is 0%, and residents do not move through state income tax brackets as income increases. Filing status does not change the Alaska result: Single, Married Filing Jointly, Married Filing Separately, and Head of Household filers all have an estimated Alaska individual income tax of $0.
Because Alaska has no individual income tax, the state does not use personal exemptions, standard deductions, itemized deductions, or state income tax credits for individual income tax purposes. Federal income tax rates still apply, so income that is not taxed by Alaska may still be taxable on your federal return.
Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend and Federal Income Tax
The Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend is not subject to Alaska individual income tax, but it is generally taxable for federal income tax purposes. The 2025 Permanent Fund Dividend amount was $1,000 per eligible resident. Dividend recipients can access PFD tax information through the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend Division and may need to report the dividend on their federal income tax return.
Alaska Income Tax Takeaways
Alaska has no individual income tax: Residents do not owe Alaska personal income tax on wages or other individual income for 2026.
Alaska has no individual income tax brackets: The state result is $0 at every income level and for every federal filing status.
Federal taxes still apply: Alaska residency does not eliminate federal income tax, federal payroll tax, or other federal tax obligations.
The Permanent Fund Dividend may affect federal tax: Alaska does not tax the dividend as individual income, but recipients generally include it as income for federal tax purposes.
Alaska vs Neighboring States
| State | Tax Year | Tax Rate | Rate Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2026 | None | No Individual Income Tax |
| Hawaii | 2025 | 1.40% - 11.00% | Progressive |
| Idaho | 2026 | 5.30% | Flat |
| Montana | 2025 | 4.70% - 5.90% | Progressive |
| North Dakota | 2025 | 0% - 2.50% | Progressive |
| Oregon | 2025 | 4.75% - 9.90% | Progressive |
| Washington | 2026 | None | No Individual Income Tax |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Alaska income tax rate for 2026?
The Alaska individual income tax rate is 0% because Alaska does not impose an individual state income tax.
Does Alaska have income tax brackets?
No. Alaska does not have individual income tax brackets because it does not impose an individual state income tax. Describing Alaska as having a single 0% bracket would be misleading.
Do Alaska residents file a state income tax return?
Alaska residents generally do not file an Alaska individual income tax return because the state does not impose an individual income tax. Residents may still need to file a federal income tax return.
Is the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend taxable?
The dividend is generally taxable on the recipient's federal income tax return.
Does Alaska tax retirement income?
No. Alaska does not impose an individual state income tax on pensions, distributions from retirement accounts, or Social Security benefits. Federal tax treatment depends on the type and amount of retirement income.
References:
- Department of Revenue. State of Alaska. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
- Permanent Fund Dividend. State of Alaska Department of Revenue. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
- Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation. Managing Alaska's Sovereign Wealth Fund. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
- US Individual Income Tax Return Form 1040. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Retrieved July 5, 2026.
- Instructions for Form 1040. Internal Revenue Service. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
- Instructions for Schedule A: Itemized Deductions. Internal Revenue Service. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
- IRS Tax Inflation Adjustments for Tax Year 2026. Internal Revenue Service. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
- One, Big, Beautiful Bill Provisions for Individuals and Workers. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Retrieved July 5, 2026.
Last updated: July 5, 2026