State tax rates and rules for income, sales, gas, property, cigarette, and other taxes that impact middle-class families. Go to the Kiplinger Tax Map Alaska Add to State Compare List | View List View State Compare List (0) selected | Compare up to 5 The Bottom Line Most Tax-Friendly In the Last Frontier, not only is there no state income tax, but the state actually pays legal residents an annual stipend, called the Permanent Fund Dividend. The state's sales taxes vary dramatically by location. However, the statewide average sales tax rate is quite low. Property taxes run a little high when compared to other states, but not by much. Overall, Alaska is a good place for families as far as the tax burden goes. Income Tax Range Alaska has no state income tax. Sales Tax Alaska is one of five states with no state sales tax. However, localities can levy sales taxes, which can reach 7.5%. Higher rates are found in locations that lack a property tax. But, according to the Tax Foundation, the statewide average is only 1.76%. Real Property Taxes In Alaska, the median property tax rate is $1,212 per $100,000 of assessed home value. Motor Fuel Taxes Gasoline: 15.13¢ per gallon. Diesel: 14.98¢ per gallon(Both rates are the lowest in the country). Sin Taxes Cigarettes: $2 per pack; many localities add steep taxes (Juneau's is $3 per pack)All other tobacco products: 75% of the wholesale priceVapor products: No statewide tax, but several localities impose oneBeer $1.07 per gallonWine: $2.50 per gallonLiquor: $12.80 per gallonMarijuana: $50 per ounce for mature bud/flower, $15 per ounce for trim, $25 per ounces for bud/flower that is considered immature or abnormal. Clones are taxed at a flat rate of $1 per clone. Annual Car Taxes and Fees An annual vehicle registration tax based on the car's class and model year may be imposed by a municipality. Estate and Inheritance Taxes No estate or inheritance tax.