The District of Columbia has a progressive income tax system with seven tax brackets and rates ranging from 4% to 10.75%.
These brackets apply regardless of your filing status.
District of Columbia Income Tax Brackets
| DC Taxable Income | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $10,000 | 4.00% |
| $10,001 to $40,000 | 6.00% |
| $40,001 to $60,000 | 6.50% |
| $60,001 to $250,000 | 8.50% |
| $250,001 to $500,000 | 9.25% |
| $500,001 to $1,000,000 | 9.75% |
| Over $1,000,000 | 10.75% |
Related DC Tax Information
- Standard Deduction: The standard deduction is $15,000 for single filers and married individuals filing separately, and $30,000 for married couples filing jointly.
- Personal Exemption: The federal personal exemption is set to $0 through the end of 2025, but DC has a specific personal exemption of $1,675.
- Sales Tax: The general sales and use tax rate remains 6.0% through September 30, 2026. A previously scheduled increase to 6.5% for October 1, 2025, was repealed.
- Retirement Income: For 2025, interest on obligations of other states and their political subdivisions is now included in an individual’s DC gross income, whereas it was previously exempt.
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