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Tobacco Excise Tax

The Mat-Su Borough imposes an areawide excise tax on all cigarettes and tobacco products brought into or acquired within the borough. The tobacco excise tax is due on or before the last day of the month subsequent to the reporting period.

To sell tobacco products within the borough, you are required to apply and obtain a tobacco license through the borough.

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. Please be aware to make a payment online your must create an account in our new payment portal, instructions detailed below.

Current Tax Rates

Rates change yearly

Item	Rate
Per Cigarette	.130 mills
All other tobacco productions, including E-Cigarettes	55%

How to setup your account

1. Go to the payment portal

   Navigate to our online Payment Portal .

2. Login/Register

   1. Click on Login or Register in the top right corner of the screen
   2. Fill out the required information. Note: Use the email we have on file for you. Your email links you to your business that is already in the system.
   3. If you need to update your email please give us a call.
   

3. Go to your business

   • Once your account is setup, you can locate your business under your name. This will show any business tied to your email address.
   
   • When it's time to file your quarterly taxes, next to your business it will say "file now". The quarters are set up in the back office and can only be done one quarter at a time.
   

   • This program will allow you to have access to your filing history, uploaded documents, and any permits or licensing.

   • Export and get comfortable using the system so you are ready for the next filing.

Pay in Person

1. Go to the DSJ Building

   Go to the Main Borough Building located at 350 E. Dahlia Ave. in Palmer.

2. 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

1. Fill out the form

   To apply for a tobacco license please fill out the Tobacco License Application form.

Pay via Drop Box (Check Only)

1. 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

2. Leave the check in the drop box

   Once you reach the location you can drop your check in the secure drop box.