Washington DC Income Tax Calculator

Summary

Enter your salary into the calculator above to find out how taxes in Washington DC, USA affect your income. You'll then get your estimated take home pay, a detailed breakdown of your potential tax liability, and a quick summary down here so you can have a better idea of what to expect when planning your budget.

If you make 0 a year living in Washington DC, USA, we estimate that you'll be taxed 0. In almost all cases, your employer will automatically withhold this amount from your paychecks and thus your take home pay should be around 0 per year or 0 per month. Lastly, your average tax rate ends up being around 0 %. Note that this estimate is based only on the most common standard deductions and credits, if any. If you are eligible for additional deductions and credits, your taxes may be lower.

Special Notes

• If a state has zero income tax, this usually means they find creative ways to tax you in other ways in order to compensate. For example, this could potentially be through higher property taxes, higher sales taxes, fewer state services, fewer state benefits, etc. Obviously, each state will be different and this may not be the case in every state.

Washington DC

The capital of the United States is Washington DC, where the "DC" stands for District of Columbia. The city was named for George Washington, a Founding Father and the first president of the United States while the federal district is named after Columbia, a female personification of the United States.

In the past, New York City and Philadelphia have each briefly served as the nation's capital. However, in 1790, Congress chose the District of Columbia as the new and permanent capital of the United States. George Washington himself was personally involved in selecting the location for the city. Ultimately, they went with a plot of land along the Potomac River that was carved out of the land transferred from Maryland and Virginia. The basic plan for the city was designed by Pierre-Charles L'Enfant who was a French born American engineer, architect, and urban designer. The gist of his idea was to include wide avenues radiating from the Capitol building through a grid of streets with numerous circles and parks. In 1800, Congress met for the first time in Washington DC. However, the first phase in the construction of the Capitol was not completed until 1826.

Washington DC is one of the country's most beautiful and historic cities and the site of many of its most popular tourist attractions. Millions of people visit each year. Some of the attractions include the White House, where the President lives and works, the United States Capitol, where the Congress meets, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, and a wide range of museums which together contain an enormous collection of fascinating items from America's history.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the income tax rate in Washington DC?

The local income tax rate in Washington DC is progressive and ranges from 4% to 8.95% while federal income tax rates range from 10% to 37% depending on your income. This income tax calculator can help estimate your average income tax rate and your salary after tax.

How many income tax brackets are there in Washington DC?

The local income tax system in Washington DC has 6 different tax brackets. For more details, check out our detail section.

Washington DC Income Tax Brackets and Other Information

The local income tax system in Washington DC is a progressive tax system. This means that your income is split into multiple brackets where lower brackets are taxed at lower rates and higher brackets are taxed at higher rates. The tax brackets are the same regardless of your filing status and tax rates range from 4% to 8.95%.

A standard deduction exists and is available for those that qualify for a federal standard deduction. Along with a few other other states, Washington DC uses the same amounts as that of the federal standard deduction amounts.

For sales tax, please visit our Washington DC Sales Tax Rates and Calculator page.

Sources:

• Washington DC Office of Tax and Revenue
• Internal Revenue Service
• United States Social Security Administration
• Official U.S. government site for Medicare

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Income Tax Calculator Disclaimer

• Tax situations vary widely and calculations can get very complex. This income tax calculator only provides an estimate according to the most common scenarios for salary (standard employment income) that comes from an employer. If you are self-employed, your taxes might differ.
• There may be additional deductions, credits, exemptions, allowances, reliefs, etc depending on many factors. Some factors are about your family such as the number of dependents, children, relatives, parents, etc. Other factors may include mortgage payments, property depreciation, charitible donations, additional voluntary retirement contributions, etc. Whether or not you are handicapped and/or disabled may also sometimes be an additional factor.
• Depending on region and jurisdiction, salary bonuses may be treated and taxed differently from standard salary. Additionally, some cities may have city specific income tax.
• This income tax calculator only estimates income tax. It does not consider other taxes like property tax, self-employment tax, capital gains tax, dividend tax, etc.
• Income tax calculators from other sites may show slightly different numbers due to different deductions/credits being included or they are based on data from a different year.
• Investomatica is not a tax advisor. While we try our best to stay up to date with changes in tax codes, we make no guarantee our income tax calculator will always be accurate. Generally, we review changes once a year. If you notice a major miscalculation or error with our income tax calculator (most likely caused by a typo somewhere), feel free to direct message us on twitter and let us know. However, if you have specific tax questions, please consult a licensed tax professional.