Washington, D.C. Income Tax Calculator
Estimate your Washington, D.C. income tax burden
Updated for 2024 tax year on Jul 23, 2024
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Understanding your Washington, D.C. income taxes
The District of Columbia uses a progressive income tax system, with rates ranging from 4% to 10.75%. There is no state payroll tax or local income tax in the District. This makes the tax calculation and payment process relatively straightforward for employers and employees.
The District follows federal rules for standard deductions but no personal exemptions.
Calculate your income tax in Washington, D.C.
- Work out your total federal income tax
- Gross income adjusted
Gross income − Pre-tax deductions = Gross income adjusted - Federal taxable income
Gross income adjusted − Federal standard/itemized deductions = Federal taxable income - Federal income tax liability
Federal taxable income × Federal income tax rate = Federal income tax liability - Federal payroll tax liability
Gross income × Federal payroll tax rate = Federal payroll tax liability
- Gross income adjusted
- Calculate your total Washington, D.C. state income tax
- Washington, D.C. state taxable income
Gross income adjusted − Washington, D.C. state standard/itemized deductions = Washington, D.C. state taxable income - Washington, D.C. state income tax liability
Washington, D.C. state taxable income × Washington, D.C. state income tax rate = Washington, D.C. state income tax liability
- Washington, D.C. state taxable income
- Add up all the taxes
Federal income tax liability + Federal payroll tax liability + Washington, D.C. state income tax liability = Your total income tax liability
State income tax brackets
Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 2022 |
Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 – $10,000 | 4% |
| $10,000 – $40,000 | 6% | ||
| $40,000 – $60,000 | 6.5% | ||
| $60,000 – $250,000 | 8.5% | ||
| $250,000 – $500,000 | 9.25% | ||
| $500,000 – $1,000,000 | 9.75% | ||
| $1,000,000+ | 10.75% | ||
| 2021 2020 |
Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 – $10,000 | 4% |
| $10,000 – $40,000 | 6% | ||
| $40,000 – $60,000 | 6.5% | ||
| $60,000 – $350,000 | 8.5% | ||
| $350,000 – $1,000,000 | 8.75% | ||
| $1,000,000+ | 8.95% |
State standard deduction
| Tax year | Filing status | Standard deduction amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$14,600 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $29,200 | |
| Head of Household | $21,900 | |
| 2023 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$13,850 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $27,700 | |
| Head of Household | $20,800 | |
| 2022 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$12,950 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $25,900 | |
| Head of Household | $19,400 | |
| 2021 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$12,550 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $25,100 | |
| Head of Household | $18,800 | |
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$12,400 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $24,800 | |
| Head of Household | $18,650 |
FAQs
How to calculate income tax in Washington, D.C.?
Follow the steps below to calculate your total income tax in Washington, D.C.:
- Work out your total federal income tax
- Calculate your total Washington, D.C. state income tax
- Sum up all the taxes
How much income tax do I pay in Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. residents pay 4% to 10.75% income tax for the 2024 tax year.