By Alex Pack Alaska ranks in the top five for having business friendly taxes. The Tax Foundation’s 2021 State Business Tax Climate Index ranked states based on the economic impact that their respectiveRead More
Alaska’s Property Taxes, Ranked
The Tax Foundation has released a series of articles examining the reliance of state budgets on property taxes, sales taxes, and individual income taxes. Alaska does not yet have an income tax on individuals, although several bills have been introduced inRead More
Alaska’s Economic Freedom, Ranked: 2020
The Fraser Institute has released the updated edition of Economic Freedom of North America 2020, which examines the extent to which every state and province – in Canada, Mexico, and the United StatesRead More
Don’t Burden Hard-Hit Alaskans with New Taxes
This op-ed originally appeared in the Anchorage Daily News on November 22, 2020. While there have been many disagreements in households and offices across Alaska this year, there is one issue on whichRead More
How Much Does $100 Buy in Alaska?
Part of the Alaska, Ranked Series It’s a commonly known and grudgingly accepted fact for most people who choose to live in Alaska: Expect to pay higher prices. The Tax Foundation recently publishedRead More
Revenue Is Down, but Spending Remains High in Alaska
By Johan Soto Over the course of the pandemic, Alaska’s revenue has plummeted, reigniting the conversation on how the state should balance its budget. The following charts provide some background for the fiscalRead More