Alaska direct-to-consumer (DTC) wine shipping rules and regulations

It feels like everyone is ordering wine online. Does Alaska permit DTC wine shipping? Find out and learn wine tax rates and rules for your state.

Alaska wine taxes, permits, and rules

Last Updated:

08/01/2021

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Permit

Permitting

DTC Permit Required: No

Permit Type: N/A

Permit Fee: N/A

Permit Expiration: N/A

Permit Bond: N/A

Permit Notes: Communities in Alaska are allowed to restrict sales/shipments of alcohol by way of local election. 

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Sales tax

State Sales Tax: No

Local Sales Tax: No

Sales Tax on Shipping: No

Excise

Alcohol tax

There are no additional alcohol taxes collected on DTC wine shipments in Alaska.

Notes: Alaska does not regulate shipments from out of state, so no taxes are paid on these shipments.

Shipping

Volume limits

Consumer Limit: A reasonable amount

Per State Aggregate: Unlimited

Reporting

Returns

Required? No

Sales Tax: N/A

Use Tax: N/A

Excise Tax: N/A

Direct Shipment: N/A

Record Retention: N/A

Requirements

Product requirements*

Product Restrictions: None

Product Registration: Not required

Registration Fees: N/A

Product Requirements: Wine sold and shipped directly to consumers in Alaska must be packaged in containers conspicuously labeled to indicate alcoholic contents and the signature of a person 21 years of age or older is required for delivery.

*Nearly all states have some kind of rule regarding how wine must be labeled when being shipped direct to consumer. Please check for the unique rule for your state.

Information

Additional information

Alaska DOR site

Please note: Tax rates, rules, and regulations change frequently. Although we hope you'll find this information helpful, this page is for informational purposes only and does not provide legal or tax advice.

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Pinpoint tax compliance needs

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Integrate with existing business systems

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