Washington, D.C. Income Tax Calculator

Estimate your Washington, D.C. income tax burden

Updated for 2024 tax year on Dec 19, 2024

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How to calculate your Washington, D.C. income taxes

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.

1. Work out your total federal income tax
   1. Gross income adjusted
      Gross income − Pre-tax deductions = Gross income adjusted
   2. Federal taxable income
      Gross income adjusted − Federal standard/itemized deductions = Federal taxable income
   3. Federal income tax liability
      Federal taxable income × Federal income tax rate = Federal income tax liability
   4. Federal payroll tax liability
      Gross income × Federal payroll tax rate = Federal payroll tax liability
2. Calculate your total Washington, D.C. state income tax
   1. Washington, D.C. state taxable income
      Gross income adjusted − Washington, D.C. state standard/itemized deductions = Washington, D.C. state taxable income
   2. 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
3. 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.

State standard deduction

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