Sales tax is collected quarterly.
In January 1997, the City Council, in an effort to assist the local community and spur economic growth eliminated sales tax on food items and utilities until December 1998. All hotels, lodges and bed and breakfasts collect the tax. The funds are used to pay for tourism promotional activities and services. The Southeast Alaska Revolving Loan Fund was established to provide an alternative source of capital for business expansion and development that otherwise might not be available through conventional financing. The fund is administered under the Juneau Economic Development Council umbrella, but with separate RLF Board.