Which state has the lower sales tax nexus threshold, Alaska or Montana?

Montana has no statewide general sales tax, so it publishes no economic nexus dollar threshold. Alaska publishes a $100,000 threshold as of 2026-04-27. Local or special taxes can still apply in Montana; check the official source.

Do both Alaska and Montana have marketplace facilitator laws?

Not both. Alaska has a marketplace facilitator law; Montana does not have one recorded in our current data as of 2026-04-27. Confirm against the official state source before relying on facilitator collection.

Which has the lower sales tax rate, Alaska or Montana?

Montana has the lower combined state and local sales tax rate at 0.00%, compared with 1.83% in Alaska. These are the statewide base rate plus the average local rate; the exact rate depends on the customer's delivery address. As of 2026-04-27.

Do I need to register for sales tax in both Alaska and Montana?

It depends on where you cross each state's economic nexus threshold (or have physical presence there). Alaska's published threshold is $100,000, and Montana's is not applicable (no statewide sales tax). You generally register in a state only once you cross its threshold, so you may have an obligation in one, both, or neither. Run the nexus calculator with your actual sales and confirm with each state's official source. Thresholds as of 2026-04-27.

Alaska vs Montana Sales Tax Nexus — Comparison 2026

Updated 2026-04-27

Compare economic nexus thresholds, state and local rates, and filing rules in Alaska and Montana.

Metric	Alaska	Montana
Economic nexus threshold	$100,000	No state sales tax
Transaction threshold	None	None
State rate	0.00%	0.00%
Avg. local rate	1.83%	n/a
Combined state + local	1.83%	0.00%
Marketplace facilitator	Yes	No
Effective since	n/a	n/a

Which state is easier for sellers?

For low-revenue sellers: nexus triggers first in Alaska because of its $100,000 threshold. If you cross that first, you register there first.

On rate: Montana is friendlier for customers with a combined state + local rate of 0.00% vs 1.83%.

Neither state has a transaction-count trigger — only the dollar threshold matters.

Alaska — nexus note

Alaska has no state-level sales tax, but many municipalities impose local sales tax. Remote sellers with $100,000 or more in statewide gross sales must register with the Alaska Remote Sellers Commission (ARSLC) and collect applicable local rates.

Montana — nexus note

Montana has no general state or local sales tax. Sellers shipping to Montana customers do not need to register or collect. Exceptions: certain resort-area local option taxes and accommodations/rental car taxes apply to specific industries.

What to do next

Use the nexus calculator to check exactly which of Alaska and Montana you've already triggered. Then read each state's full guide:

Alaska overview →Montana overview →

Frequently asked questions

Which state has the lower sales tax nexus threshold, Alaska or Montana?: Montana has no statewide general sales tax, so it publishes no economic nexus dollar threshold. Alaska publishes a $100,000 threshold as of 2026-04-27. Local or special taxes can still apply in Montana; check the official source.
Do both Alaska and Montana have marketplace facilitator laws?: Not both. Alaska has a marketplace facilitator law; Montana does not have one recorded in our current data as of 2026-04-27. Confirm against the official state source before relying on facilitator collection.
Which has the lower sales tax rate, Alaska or Montana?: Montana has the lower combined state and local sales tax rate at 0.00%, compared with 1.83% in Alaska. These are the statewide base rate plus the average local rate; the exact rate depends on the customer's delivery address. As of 2026-04-27.
Do I need to register for sales tax in both Alaska and Montana?: It depends on where you cross each state's economic nexus threshold (or have physical presence there). Alaska's published threshold is $100,000, and Montana's is not applicable (no statewide sales tax). You generally register in a state only once you cross its threshold, so you may have an obligation in one, both, or neither. Run the nexus calculator with your actual sales and confirm with each state's official source. Thresholds as of 2026-04-27.

Sources

date_retrieved: Alaska 2026-04-27 · Montana 2026-04-27

Alaska: https://tax.alaska.gov/
Alaska: https://arsstc.gov/
Alaska: https://www.salestaxinstitute.com/resources/economic-nexus-state-guide
Montana: https://mtrevenue.gov/
Montana: https://mtrevenue.gov/taxes/miscellaneous-taxes-and-fees/
Montana: https://www.salestaxinstitute.com/resources/economic-nexus-state-guide