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Alaska moves toward statewide sales tax

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Alaska Gov. Five states don’t have a statewide sales tax: New Hampshire, Oregon, Montana, Alaska and Delaware (aka the “NOMAD” states). Alaska is furthest along of the five in instituting a statewide sale tax. Alaska is furthest along of the five in instituting a statewide sale tax.

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Why are some states’ sale taxes higher than others?

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Why do the states with sales taxes have such a range, from the high combined state and local taxation (pushing 10%) of Louisiana, Tennessee, Arkansas and Washington to the lows of Alaska , Wyoming and Maine. Why do sales tax rates have to be so complex? Patchwork Forty-five states and the District of Columbia collect statewide sales tax.

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Alcohol Sellers in Alaska Need New License to Ship Directly to Consumers

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As of January 1, 2024, beverage alcohol producers must have a license to ship alcohol directly to consumers in Alaska. Why did Alaska change licensing requirements for DTC shippers? Why did Alaska change licensing requirements for DTC shippers? How do manufacturers apply for an Alaska direct shipment license?

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NOMAD States: The Latest on Sales Tax

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When it relates to sales tax, the NOMAD states refer to the five American states without a statewide sales tax: New Hampshire, Oregon, Montana, Alaska, and Delaware. Alaska: Soon the acronym might be “NOMD”: Alaska seems to be inching toward a statewide sales tax. Alaska Gov. But what does it mean? That’s not all.

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States with local economic nexus - a review

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Among states without a state-wide sales tax, Alaska is unique in that several of its communities are banding together to establish economic nexus rules, effectively creating a partial state sales tax. A glance at the details of local taxes can be intimidating if you care at all about your sales tax compliance. Local ‘nightmares’?

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Home Rule: Can Local Jurisdictions Create Sales Tax Obligations?

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One of the most recent headline locales for home rule is Alaska , where local jurisdictions have formed the Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission to administer the collection and remittance of local sales tax. Local jurisdictions’ control over sales tax can vary widely.

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Economic nexus overview - all states with sales tax now active

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Several months ago, communities in Alaska began banding together to create the Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission to provide administration of sales tax collection and remittance. Proponents have studied many models for an Alaska sales tax, including seasonal sales tax and a year-round sales tax. Stay tuned. What to know.