Washington, D.C. Paycheck Calculator
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Updated for tax year 2022
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Washington, D.C. state income tax
While not technically a state, we still include Washington, D.C. as one of the states. District of Columbia has a population of over 700 thousand (2019) and is the center of the United States government. It has the highest median household income at $82,336 (2017).
Brief summary:
- the income tax rate ranges from 4% to 8.95%
- no state-level payroll tax
- has standard deductions
From Wikipedia
Washington, D.C. tax year starts from July 01 the year before to June 30 the current year. So the tax year 2021 will start from July 01 2020 to June 30 2021.
Calculating your District of Columbia income tax is similar to the steps we listed on our Federal paycheck calculator:
- figure out your filing status
- work out your adjusted gross income [Total annual income – Adjustments = Adjusted gross income]
- calculate your taxable income [Adjusted gross income – (Post-tax deductions + Exemptions) = Taxable income]
- understand your tax liability [Taxable income × Tax rate = Tax liability]
- minus any additional tax withholdings [Total annual income – (Tax liability + All deductions + Withholdings) = Your annual paycheck]
State payroll tax
There is no state-level payroll tax.
Income tax brackets
Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 2020 |
Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 – $10,000 | 4.00% |
| $10,000 – $40,000 | 6.00% | ||
| $40,000 – $60,000 | 6.50% | ||
| $60,000 – $350,000 | 8.50% | ||
| $350,000 – $1,000,000 | 8.75% | ||
| $1,000,000+ | 8.95% |
Standard deduction
| Tax year | Filing status | Standard deduction amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Exemptions
There is no state-level exemptions.
FAQs
What taxes do Washingtonian pay?
On top of the federal income tax, you need to pay the state-level income tax ranges from 4% to 8.95%.
How much do you make after taxes in Washington, D.C.?
A single filer earning an annual wage of $83,000 will take home $65,403.
A married couple with a combined annual salary of $166,000 will get $132,244.40 after taxes.