Service
Talkeetna Area 36 Sales Tax
A 3% sales tax is applied to all retail sales and services within Talkeetna’s Service Area 36. This general tax is calculated as a percentage of the purchase price and collected by retailers at the point of sale.
For more information, including specific guidelines and exemptions, please refer to the Borough Service Area Sales Tax Code . To confirm whether a location falls within the taxable area, see the Service Area Map
| Quarter | Due Date |
|---|---|
| Quarter 1 - January through March | Due on or before April 30 |
| Quarter 2- April through June | Due on or before July 30 |
| Quarter 3- July through September | Due on or before October 30 |
| Quarter 4- October through December | Due on or before January 30 |
If you're a non-profit organization or a wholesale business, you may qualify for a sales tax exemption. Applications for exemption are available here and must be completed and submitted to the Borough for review.
Please note: tax-exempt status begins only after your application has been approved.
Pay online (Card)
Go to the payment portal
Navigate to our online [PUT LINK HERE]
Pay online (ACH)
Note: you may pay by eCheck. There is a $1 transaction fee.
Pay
eCheck Account & Routing Number - you MUST enter your full account number or your payment may be rejected and subject NSF fees.
Pay in Person
Go to the DSJ Building
Go to the Main Borough Building located at 350 E. Dahlia Ave. in Palmer.
Speak to the front desk in the main lobby
Once you get here, enter through the main entrance into the main lobby and speak to the front desk. Let them know why you're here and they will help you from there.
Pay by Mail (Check Only)
Gather all required information
Make sure to include all relevant contact information, account information, along with the form etc
Send the Check
Address the check to
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Finance,
350 E Dahlia Avenue, Palmer, AK 99645
Pay via Drop Box (Check Only)
Go to one of our drop box locations.
There are three locations:
Station 6-1 101 W Swanson, Wasilla, AK, 99654
Station 6-5 680 N. Seward-Meridian Parkway, Wasilla, AK, 99654
Main Building: 350 E Dahlia, Palmer, AK 99645
Leave the check in the drop box
Once you reach the location you can drop your check in the secure drop box.