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Ketchikan
Any person 65 years of age or older who is eligible to receive a PFD, or would be eligible if they applied, and who has been a bona fide resident of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough for not less than 180 days, may be eligible for a sales tax exemption card. Sales tax exemption benefits for the eligible person include no sales taxes on purchases for personal use by the eligible person and/or their spouse. Exempt purchases include groceries, gasoline, utilities, residential rent, retail services and more.
A person who is eligible for an exemption card and who is physically or mentally unable to use their card can apply for an authorized person or entity to use the card on their behalf.
For more information, see
http://www.borough.ketchikan.ak.us/182/Senior-Tax-Exemptions, or call the Senior Tax Exemptions Office at 907-228-6609.
(PFD=Permanent Fund Dividend)
https://www.seniorvoicealaska.com/s...or-exemptions-for-local-sales-taxes/2100.html