What is the sales tax rate in Sterling, Alaska?

The combined sales tax rate in Sterling, Alaska is 3.000% as of 2026. This includes the Alaska state rate of 0.000% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Sterling sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 3.000% (or 0.00300) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $3.00 in sales tax.

What is the Alaska state sales tax rate?

The base Alaska state sales tax rate is 0.000%. Local jurisdictions may add additional taxes on top of this rate.

Does Sterling have a county sales tax?

Sterling imposes an additional county-level sales tax of 3.000% on top of the state rate.

When was the Sterling sales tax rate last updated?

The Sterling sales tax rate was last verified on March 27, 2026. We cross-reference all rates against the official State Department of Revenue data.

Live Data: April 2026

Sterling, AK Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Sterling, Alaska is 3.000%.

Combined Rate 3.000%

State0.000% County3.000%

Sterling Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
Alaska State Sales Tax	0.000%
County Sales Tax	3.000%
Total Combined Rate	3.000%

Which County Is Sterling In?

Sterling falls within Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. Kenai Peninsula imposes a 3.300% county-level sales tax in addition to the Alaska state base rate.

Sterling ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Sterling for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 3.000% combined rate.

99672

Business Nexus in Alaska

Economic Nexus Threshold

Selling into Alaska from out of state? Once you exceed $0 in annual sales or 0 transactions, you must register and collect Alaska sales tax.

FAQ: Sterling Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Sterling, Alaska is 3.000% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 3.000% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $15.00 in sales tax.

Groceries are generally taxable in Alaska. Check the official Department of Revenue for specific exemptions.

Vehicle purchases in Sterling are subject to the 3.000% combined rate, though some states apply different rules for vehicle sales. Verify with the Alaska Department of Revenue or DMV.

Register for a sales tax permit through the official Alaska Department of Revenue website. Registration is typically free and required before collecting any sales tax.

Sales Tax Calculator

Using 3.000% rate for Sterling, AK

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Tax Amount $0.00

Total with Tax $100.00

Rate applied: 3.000% combined

Official Tax Authority

Alaska Department of Revenue

Filing Deadline: Alaska has no statewide sales tax; local borough/city taxes apply. Contact local authority for deadlines.

Visit Official Portal (907) 465-2320