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Of the $2.4 billion in taxes collected by Alaska in 2022, 17 percent, or $413.2 million, came from income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Average VA IRRRL Loan amount in Alaska declines from 2021 to 2022

The average VA IRRRL Loan amount for Alaska in 2022 was $349,553, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Alaska ranks 46th in the U.S. for the most tobacco products sales tax paid in 2022

In 2022, Alaska collected $48,924,000 in tobacco products sales tax, ranking it 46th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Alaska collected $53.1 million in taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses in 2022

Of the $2.4 billion in taxes collected by Alaska in 2022, 2.2 percent, or $53.1 million, came from taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Alaska during week ending July 8

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Alaska in the week ending July 8, making up less than 11.1% of total deaths by all causes in Alaska.

Alaska collected 0.7% more in motor fuels sales tax in 2022

Of the $2.4 billion in taxes collected by Alaska in 2022, $45.1 million came from motor fuels sales tax, a 0.7 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Alaska collected 19.3% less in taxes on motor vehicle licenses in 2022

Of the $2.4 billion in taxes collected by Alaska in 2022, $29.4 million came from taxes on motor vehicle licenses, a 19.3 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Alaska ranks 40th in the U.S. for the most public utilities sales tax paid in 2022

In 2022, Alaska collected $4,291,000 in public utilities sales tax, ranking it 40th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Alaska collected $48.9 million in tobacco products sales tax in 2022

Of the $2.4 billion in taxes collected by Alaska in 2022, 2 percent, or $48.9 million, came from tobacco products sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Alaska during week ending July 8

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Alaska in the week ending July 8, making up less than 11.1% of total deaths by all causes in Alaska.

Alaska collected $139.4 million in license taxes in 2022

Of the $2.4 billion in taxes collected by Alaska in 2022, 5.7 percent, or $139.4 million, came from license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Alaska collected $270.6 million in sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

Of the $2.4 billion in taxes collected by Alaska in 2022, 11.1 percent, or $270.6 million, came from sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Alaska ranks 50th in the U.S. for the most motor fuels sales tax paid in 2022

In 2022, Alaska collected $45,078,000 in motor fuels sales tax, ranking it 50th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Alaska collected $6.8 million in amusements sales tax in 2022

Of the $2.4 billion in taxes collected by Alaska in 2022, 0.3 percent, or $6.8 million, came from amusements sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Alaska collected 281.9% more in severance taxes in 2022

Of the $2.4 billion in taxes collected by Alaska in 2022, $1.5 billion came from severance taxes, a 281.9 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

15 people die from diseases of the heart in Alaska during week ending July 8