Borough Taxes and Payment Due Dates
The Borough levies several taxes, including a bed tax, car registration, a business inventory tax, real property tax, tobacco tax and marjiuana tax. Each of them is collected in it's own way, and has separate due dates. Most payments can be made online, by mail, in person, or be dropped off at one of our dropboxes in Palmer and Wasilla.
Curious about how taxes work, and where the money goes? We have summarized how Borough finances work in our annual Popular Annual Financial Report.
Payment Methods
350 East Dahlia Ave.
Palmer Ak. 99645
350 E. Dahlia Ave. Palmer
350 E. Dahlia Ave., Palmer
101 W Swanson, Wasilla, AK 99654
680 N. Seward-Meridian Parkway, Wasilla, AK 99654
Property Tax Exemption for Senior Citizens/Disabled Veterans
Mat-Su voters recently adopted an additional property tax exemption for senior citizens/disabled veterans. Up to $150,000 of the assessed value may be exempt under the mandatory Senior Citizen/Disabled Veteran exemption program for qualified applicants. Up to $114,000 of the assessed value may be exempt under the optional Senior Citizen/Disabled Veteran exemption program for qualified applicants.
Bed Tax
Bed Tax is collected quarterly. If you provide traveler accommodations, you are required to collect the tax and file a Bed Tax Return every quarter. The return and payment are due date 30 days after the last day of the quarter filed.
Personal Property (Business Inventory)
The Business Inventory Tax is leveed on inventory over $1,000,000 and due annually. The Business Inventory Return is due in March. Payment is made in two installments, in August and February.
Tax Due Date | Installment |
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March 15 | (Business Inventory Return Due Date) |
August 15 | (First Installment) |
February 15 | (Second Installment) |
Tobacco Tax
The Tobacco tax is an excise tax and is due from the vendor. To apply to be a Tobacco retailer, submit the Tobacco Retailer Application.
Real Property
The borough assesses a real property tax, based on property value. There is an assessment & appeals period in the beginning of the year. Taxes are billed in July and due in two parts, in August and February of the following year.
Tax Due Date | Installment |
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August 15 | (First Installment) |
February 15 | (Second Installment) |
Payment
Payment may be made online, by mail, placed in a dropbox or in person.
350 East Dahlia Ave.
Palmer Ak. 99645
350 E. Dahlia Ave., Palmer
Station 6-1
101 W Swanson, Wasilla, AK 99654
Station 6-5
680 N. Seward-Meridian Parkway, Wasilla, AK 99654
In Person (Cash, Check, or Credit Card):
350 E. Dahlia Ave. Palmer
Car Registration
The borough vehicle registration tax is collected as a part of the standard vehicle registration tax through the State of Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles.Permanent Registration
The Mat-Su is the first municipality to opt into the State’s permanent car and trailer registration program for older vehicles. In Jan. 2015, owners of vehicles and trailers eight years and older can register their property permanently and avoid paying future registration fees. This is done at the State of Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles.
Talkeetna Sewer & Water (Area 36) Sales Tax
Talkeetna Area 36 Sales Tax Return
Mail early as postmark is not considered for timely payment.
Sales tax report & payment must be received by the due date, no later than 5:00 pm in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough collection office.
Tax Period | Due Date |
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January 1 - 31, 2023 | Monday, February 28, 2023 |
February 1 - 28, 2023 | Thursday, March 31, 2023 |
March 1 - 31, 2023 | Friday, April 28, 2023 |
April 1 - 30, 2023 | Tuesday, May 31, 2023 |
May 1 – 31, 2023 | Thursday, June 30, 2023 |
June 1 – 30, 2023 | Friday, July 30, 2023 |
July 1 – 31, 2023 | Wednesday, August 31, 2023 |
August 1 – 31, 2023 | Friday, September 29, 2023 |
September 1 – 30, 2023 | Monday, October 31, 2023 |
October 1 – 31, 2023 | Wednesday, November 30, 2023 |
November 1 – 30, 2023 | Friday, December 29, 2023 |
December 1 – 31, 2023 | Tuesday, January 31, 2024 |
Marijuana Tax
Marijuana Tax Quarterly Return
Marijuana Tax is collected quarterly. Each retail Marijuana Facility is required to complete a self reported Marijuana Tax Quarterly Return. Payments are due 30 days from the last day of the reporting quarter.