Washington, D.C. Income Tax Calculator
Calculate your federal & Washington, D.C. income taxes
Updated for 2023 tax year on Jan 01, 2023
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Washington, D.C. income tax calculation
Unsurprisingly, the nation capital’s largest industry is the federal government. Other noticable sectors are education and tourism. It has the highest median household income at $90,640 (2021).
Brief summary of Washington, D.C. income tax:
- state income tax ranges from 4% to 10.75%
- no state payroll tax
- has state-level standard deduction
- no state-level exemptions
From Wikipedia
Calculating your Washington, D.C. state income tax is similar to the steps we listed on our Federal income tax calculator:
- Determine your filing status
- Work out your adjusted gross income [Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income]
- Calculate your state taxable income [Adjusted gross income − Standard/Itemized deductions = State taxable income]
- Figure out your state/local tax liability [State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability]
State payroll tax
There is no state-level payroll tax.
State income tax brackets
Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$12,950 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $25,900 | |
| 2021 | Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$12,550 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $25,100 | |
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$12,200 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $24,400 |
State exemptions
There is no state-level exemptions.
FAQs
How do I calculate my Washington, D.C. income tax?
Calculate your Washington, D.C. income tax with the following six steps.
- Determine your filing status
- Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income
- Adjusted gross income − Standard/Itemized deductions = State taxable income
- State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability
How much is $83000 a year after taxes in Washington, D.C.?
A single filer in Washington, D.C. will take home $61,268.25 with a $21,731.75 income tax.