Does Alaska tax pensions and retirement income?
No state income tax
No. Alaska has no individual income tax, so pensions, IRA withdrawals and other retirement income are not taxed by the state.
In the state's own words
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“1980 – The Legislature repealed the parts of AS 43.20 that impose the individual income tax and retains the exemption for S-Corporations.”
And Social Security?
No. Alaska has no individual income tax, so it does not tax Social Security or any other retirement income. The Alaska Social Security page quotes the rule.
Federal tax still applies
Whatever Alaska does, pensions, annuities and traditional IRA or 401(k) withdrawals are generally taxable on your federal return. See the federal tax brackets and, if you are 73 or older, the required minimum distribution calculator.
State rules change, and the details (age limits, income limits, which plans qualify) matter. Check with the Alaska Department of Revenue, Tax Division before you file or move.
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- Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2024Alaska Department of Revenue, Tax Division. Read on November 12, 2026.