District of Columbia income tax calculator
District of Columbia taxes income at rates from 4% to 10.75%. See your District of Columbia tax next to federal and payroll tax.
Effective state rate 4.8% · top rate 10.75%. Ranks #47 of 51 for this income (1 = lowest).
District of Columbia income tax in 2026
DC uses the same brackets for every filing status and follows the federal standard deduction.
District of Columbia brackets (single filers)
| Rate | Taxable income over |
|---|---|
| 4% | $0 |
| 6% | $10,000 |
| 6.5% | $40,000 |
| 8.5% | $60,000 |
| 9.25% | $250,000 |
| 9.75% | $500,000 |
| 10.75% | $1,000,000 |
The same brackets apply to every filing status.
This is a simplified model: it covers the main deduction, exemptions and brackets but not every state credit. Check the District of Columbia Department of Revenue for your return. More in the methodology.
Questions people ask
What is the District of Columbia income tax rate for 2026?
District of Columbia has graduated rates from 4% to 10.75% in 2026. DC uses the same brackets for every filing status and follows the federal standard deduction.
How much District of Columbia tax will I pay on $75,000?
Enter $75,000 in the calculator above for your filing status; it shows the exact bracket split, the effective state rate and how District of Columbia ranks against every other state at that income.
Does District of Columbia have local income taxes?
District of Columbia does not have widespread local income taxes, so the state figure is usually the whole story.
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