Alaska Tax Tables for 2017
The 2017 Alaska Tax Tables summarise the state-level rules applied to wages, deductions, credits and taxable income. These tables match the rules used by the Alaska State Tax Calculator 2017.
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Alaska Tax Tables for 2017
The tables below outline the income tax structure, deduction amounts, state-level credits and payroll-related rules used for Alaska in 2017. Alaska applies a flat income tax to this filing status. All taxable income is taxed at the same rate, with no marginal brackets. This table shows the single rate used in calculations. To understand how flat tax tables differ from progressive systems, see our Tax Tables guide.
Single – Flat Income Tax (2017)
A single flat tax rate applies to all taxable income for Single filers.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 and over | 0% |
Married filing jointly – Flat Income Tax (2017)
A single flat tax rate applies to all taxable income for Married filing jointly filers.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 and over | 0% |
Married filing separately – Flat Income Tax (2017)
A single flat tax rate applies to all taxable income for Married filing separately filers.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 and over | 0% |
Head of household – Flat Income Tax (2017)
A single flat tax rate applies to all taxable income for Head of household filers.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 and over | 0% |
Widowed – Flat Income Tax (2017)
A single flat tax rate applies to all taxable income for Widowed filers.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 and over | 0% |
Alaska Standard Deduction(2017)
State-level standard deduction amounts for each filing status.
| Filing Status | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single | $0 |
| Married filing jointly | $0 |
| Married filing separately | $0 |
| Head of household | $0 |
| Widowed | $0 |
Alaska Tax Tables for Related Years
These related years are often reviewed together for comparing bracket changes, deductions and Alaska updates:
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Alaska residents need to keep tax documents for state audit purposes?
No. Alaska cannot audit your income because it does not impose income tax. However, the IRS may audit your federal return, and you should maintain documentation accordingly. For businesses, corporations, and certain credits (e.g., oil & gas or education credits), Alaska may conduct audits, but these do not apply to individual wage earners.
Is Form 6230 only for overpayments made early in the year?
No. Overpayment can occur in any installment period, including late-year projections. For example, if a corporation makes a large catch-up payment in Q3 based on assumed revenue that fails to materialize in Q4, that installment may be refundable. Form 6230 covers excess across the entire estimated-payment framework. The key requirement is that the corporation can compute and justify a lower estimated annual tax liability than originally projected.
How accurate are the 2017 Alaska tax tables?
They are based entirely on IRS updates for federal withholding, Social Security and Medicare. Because Alaska has no state income tax, the tables require no state adjustments, no bracket updates and no annual state-level legislative review. This makes Alaska one of the simplest states in which to compute net pay accurately. All tools are refreshed annually with IRS inflation adjustments, ensuring alignment with federal standards.
How does a corporation determine whether it has “nexus” in Alaska?
Nexus is established when a corporation has sufficient business activity within Alaska to create a tax obligation. This generally includes maintaining a physical presence, conducting sales or services with sustained in-state operations, having employees in Alaska, owning or leasing property, or deriving Alaska-source revenue. Alaska also follows economic-presence principles for certain industries, notably oil, gas and pipeline companies, meaning nexus can arise even with limited physical footprint. If a corporation has any recurring business activity in Alaska, it must typically file Form 6000 unless specifically exempt.
Are commuter or transit taxes withheld in Alaska?
No. Alaska does not impose commuter, transit, or regional mobility taxes that appear in some other states (such as Oregon's statewide transit tax or certain city-based earnings taxes). Regardless of where you live—Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, the Kenai Peninsula, rural villages, or North Slope communities—there is no payroll-based commuter tax. Any transportation fees that do exist, such as ferry system fares or airport surcharges, are paid by users directly and never deducted from wages. This makes Alaska particularly attractive for remote workers or employees who commute substantial distances, because commuting never triggers payroll-related assessments tied to location.
Important Notes
All calculations are estimates for guidance only. Always review your return and consider professional advice when submitting official filings.