Service
Tobacco Excise Tax
The Borough imposes an excise tax on tobacco products, which is payable on or before the final day of the month subsequent to the reporting period. For more information please review the Matanuska-Susitna Borough code on Tobacco Product Excise Taxes .
Payments can be made online, in person, via mail, or drop boxes.
Current Tax Rates
Rates change yearly
| Item | Rate |
|---|---|
| Per Cigarette | .130 mills |
| All other tobacco productions, including E-Cigarettes | 55% |
Pay online
Go to the payment portal
Navigate to our online Tyler Payments portal.
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.
Apply for a Tobacco License
Fill out the form
To apply for a tobacco license please fill out the Tobacco License Application form.
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.