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

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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.

Tobacco Tax

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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

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

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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. 

Marijuana Tax