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Washington D.C. Income Tax Guide for 2026

Overview

Washington D.C. uses a progressive income tax system with rates ranging from 4% to 10.75%. Capital gains are taxed as ordinary income. The state offers a standard deduction of $16,100 for single filers.

Income Tax Rates

Single Filers

Income RangeTax Rate
Up to $9,9994%
$10,000 - $39,9996%
$40,000 - $59,9996.5%
$60,000 - $249,9998.5%
$250,000 - $499,9999.25%
$500,000 - $999,9999.75%
$1,000,000+10.75%

Married Filing Jointly

Income RangeTax Rate
Up to $9,9994%
$10,000 - $39,9996%
$40,000 - $59,9996.5%
$60,000 - $249,9998.5%
$250,000 - $499,9999.25%
$500,000 - $999,9999.75%
$1,000,000+10.75%

Capital Gains Tax

Capital gains are taxed at the same rates as ordinary income.

Deductions & Exemptions

TypeAmount
Standard Deduction (Single)$16,100
Standard Deduction (Married Filing Jointly)$32,200

Additional Information

  • Rate schedule unchanged for 2026 (D.C. Code 47-1806.03(a)(11), in effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2021)
  • No personal or dependent exemption; D.C. Code 47-1806.02 is repealed
  • Standard deduction equals the federal standard deduction (2026: $16,100 single / $32,200 married filing jointly; $24,150 head of household)
  • Estate tax exclusion is $4,988,400 for decedents dying in 2026

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Sources

The 2026 figures for Washington D.C. on this page were compiled from the following official government publications:

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Last updated: September 15, 2026

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