Washington DC State Tax Calculator 2026
Estimate your Washington DC state income tax and take-home pay for tax year 2026.
Last updated: November 2025 · Note: 2026 brackets pending publication; figures reflect 2025 · Source
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Washington DC 2026 tax overview
7 brackets; same schedule for all filing statuses. Verify against late-2025 OTR notice.
Breakdown
Washington DC income tax brackets, 2026
Rates apply to each slice of taxable income in turn, not to the whole amount. Reaching the 10.75% bracket does not mean paying 10.75% on everything. Figures are for single filers unless the state uses one schedule for all statuses.
| Taxable income | Rate | Tax on this bracket |
|---|---|---|
| $0 to $10,000 | 4% | $400 max |
| $10,000 to $40,000 | 6% | $1,800 max |
| $40,000 to $60,000 | 6.50% | $1,300 max |
| $60,000 to $250,000 | 8.50% | $16,150 max |
| $250,000 to $500,000 | 9.25% | $23,125 max |
| $500,000 to $1,000,000 | 9.75% | $48,750 max |
| Over $1,000,000 | 10.75% | 10.75% of everything above $1,000,000 |
Brackets apply to income after the Washington DC standard deduction of $15,750 single and $31,500 married filing jointly, which is separate from the federal standard deduction.
Washington DC had not published its final inflation-indexed 2026 thresholds when this page was last reviewed, so the bracket boundaries above are the 2025 figures. The rates are correct; the thresholds will shift slightly upward.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 2026 Washington DC income tax rates?
Washington DC uses a 7-bracket progressive schedule for 2026, running from 4% to 10.75%. The top rate starts at $1,000,000 of taxable income. 7 brackets; same schedule for all filing statuses. Verify against late-2025 OTR notice.
At what income does the top Washington DC tax rate start?
The 10.75% top rate applies to taxable income above $1,000,000. Below that, 6 lower brackets apply in sequence, so your average rate is always lower than your top rate.
What is the 2026 Washington DC standard deduction?
Washington DC allows a state standard deduction of $15,750 for single filers and $31,500 for married filing jointly in 2026. This is separate from the federal standard deduction, which is $16,100 and $32,200 respectively.
Does Washington DC tax Social Security and retirement income?
DC does not tax Social Security. Pension and IRA income is fully taxable, with a limited exclusion for DC and federal government pensions.
What surprises people most about Washington DC income tax?
DC uses one bracket schedule for every filing status, so married couples get no widening of the brackets at all, an unusually large marriage penalty.