Tax Preparation Services in Alaska
Alaska’s most comprehensive tax preparation services for oil & gas workers, federal employees, military personnel, Alaska Native corporation shareholders, contractors, investors, seasonal workers, retirees, and business owners — serving Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, and Wasilla.
WHY ALASKA RESIDENTS NEED SPECIALIZED TAX PREPARATION
Most people assume Alaska taxes are simple because the state does not levy an income tax.
But no state tax does NOT mean simple taxes.
In fact, Alaska taxpayers often have far more complex federal filings, because the income sources are layered, seasonal, rotational, or unique to Alaska’s industries.
Alaska residents routinely face:
- Oilfield rotational pay (14/14, 21/21)
- Military income from JBER, Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB
- Federal civilian employment (USFS, FAA, NOAA, VA, DOI)
- High per diem, travel-heavy jobs
- SR/LTR rental properties & cabin depreciation
- Alaska Native corporation dividends
- Seasonal tourism & fishing industry income
- Remote worker taxation with CA/NY employers
- Capital gains from land or cabin sales
- Contractor-heavy 1099 income
- Pension + SSA optimization for early retirees
- Multi-income households with extreme variance
This is NOT a simple state.
This is an oil & gas + military + federal + Native corporation + contractor + rental + remote-worker state.
And that requires a specialist — not generalist filing.
THE ALASKA TAX LANDSCAPE (FULL BREAKDOWN)
- Oil & gas ● Federal employment ● Military bases ● Mining ● Aviation & transportation ● Healthcare ● Tourism & cruise industry ● Contractors & trades ● Real estate & cabin rentals ● Fishing & maritime ● Native corporations (ANCSA) ● Remote work for out-of-state employers
- Whether you work in oilfield rotations or remote sites
- Whether your income is W-2, 1099, seasonal, or blended
- Whether you receive AFN / Native corporation dividends
- Whether you travel for work (per diem, TDY, rotational travel)
- Whether you own cabins, STRs, or LTR rentals
- If you work remote for CA/NY tech companies
- Whether you are military, veteran, or federal employee
- Whether you retire early (common in Alaska)
- If you mix contractor + W-2 income
- Whether your employer handles payroll correctly
OIL & GAS TAXATION (ROTATIONAL WORKERS & FIELD STAFF)
- Rotational scheduling
- High per diem & travel stipends
- Multiple W-2 employers in a single year
- Stock compensation from oilfield companies
- Crew travel & remote site rules
- Hazard pay & specialty bonuses
- Multi-state or international project assignments
- Per diem classification
- Travel expense reporting
- Rotational income mapping
- Multi-year stock compensation reporting
- Capital gains from company stock
MILITARY & FEDERAL EMPLOYEE TAXATION
- TDY travel rules
- PCS move deductions
- Federal civilian pay
- Pension + SSA planning
- Reservist/Guard income
- Locality pay differences
- BAH/BAS considerations
- Combat zone pay (if applicable)
- JBER
- Fort Wainwright
- Eielson Air Force Base
- FAA
- NOAA
- USFS
- VA
- DOI
ALASKA NATIVE CORPORATION SHAREHOLDER TAXATION
- Native corporation dividend reporting
- 1099-DIV classification
- Distribution analysis
- Multi-year corrections
- Rental property ownership by shareholders
REAL ESTATE INVESTORS (STR/LTR CABINS & RENTALS)
Alaska’s rental landscape includes:
- Cabin rentals
- STRs for tourism
- LTRs for families
- Remote properties with unique depreciation
- Duplexes & multi-unit rentals
We handle:
- Depreciation schedules
- STR/LTR classification
- Passive activity rules
- 1031 exchange timing
- Multi-property cashflow planning
STR/LTR depreciation is the #1 missed deduction in Alaska — we fix it.
REMOTE WORKERS & OUT-OF-STATE EMPLOYERS
Alaska is full of remote workers whose employer is in:
- California
- Washington
- New York
- Texas
- Massachusetts
- Virginia
These workers often have:
- Wrong-state withholding
- Stock compensation misallocation
- Multi-state payroll errors
- Capital gains mismatches
We correct everything at the federal level.
INDIVIDUAL TAX PREPARATION IN ALASKA
- Oil & gas workers
- Military members
- Federal employees
- Contractors
- Alaska Native shareholders
- Real estate investors
- Transportation workers
- Remote employees
- High-income families
- K-1 investors
- Retirees
Services include:
- Federal filing (no state return required)
- Per diem / TDY / rotational income correction
- STR/LTR rental depreciation
- Native corporation dividend reporting
- Stock compensation reporting
- Capital gains strategy
- Estimated tax planning
- IRS letters + amended returns
- MERNA™ long-term planning
BUSINESS TAX PREPARATION IN ALASKA
We support:
- Contractors & trades
- Oilfield services
- Real estate LLCs
- Transportation & trucking companies
- Tourism operators
- Professional services
- Multi-LLC entrepreneurs
- Remote service businesses
Services include:
- S-Corp, LLC, C-Corp & partnership returns
- Bookkeeping cleanup
- Payroll setup
- Multi-entity structuring
- Asset depreciation
- Quarterly forecasting
- Multi-state reporting (for out-of-state sales)
- Audit-ready financials
- MERNA™ entity optimization
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MERNA™ STRATEGY FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS
Every Alaska plan includes:
M — Maximize Deductions
Rotational worker deductions, contractor write-offs.
E — Entity Optimization
LLC vs S-Corp for Alaska businesses.
R — Real Estate Leverage
STR/LTR depreciation + 1031 exchange support.
N — Navigate IRS Code
Federal rules + stock compensation + retirement.
A — Advanced Plan
10-year roadmap for oil, military, federal & rental households.
CITIES WE SERVE IN ALASKA
Anchorage
Fairbanks
Juneau
Wasilla
POPULAR ALASKA TAX MARKETS
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FAQ — TAX PREPARATION IN ALASKA
Does Alaska have a state income tax?
No — but federal tax planning is MORE complex.
Do Alaska Native corporation dividends need special reporting?
Yes — and most preparers get it wrong.
Do oilfield workers need tax strategy?
Absolutely — per diem & travel structure is critical.
Do military families need specialized planning?
Yes — PCS, TDY & federal rules are unique.
Do rental owners need depreciation help?
Yes — especially STR cabin owners.
Ready to Optimize Your Alaska Taxes?
Work with a strategist who understands oilfield, federal, military, seasonal, Native corporation & rental tax strategy.