District of Columbia income tax in 2026
District of Columbia taxes wages at 4% to 10.75% of taxable income. DC's 2026 standard deduction is $15,000 for single filers, $22,500 for heads of household and $30,000 for married couples filing jointly; DC kept its own amounts instead of the larger federal ones. There are no personal or dependent exemptions. Filers 65 or older add the federal extra standard deduction and the federal $6,000 senior deduction.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $10,000 | 4% |
| $10,000 to $40,000 | 6% |
| $40,000 to $60,000 | 6.5% |
| $60,000 to $250,000 | 8.5% |
| $250,000 to $500,000 | 9.25% |
| $500,000 to $1,000,000 | 9.75% |
| Over $1,000,000 | 10.75% |
Assumes DC's 2026 standard deduction law survives congressional review; tips, overtime and DC earned income credits aren't included.
Examples
- Single, $60,000: take-home about $47,865 a year ($3,989 a month) after $5,020 federal tax, $4,590 FICA and $2,525 District of Columbia tax.
- Married, $120,000, two children under 17: about $99,130 a year ($8,261 a month) after $5,640 federal tax (after the Child Tax Credit), $9,180 FICA and $6,050 District of Columbia tax.
Both use the federal standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions; change any detail in the calculator above.
Questions
What is District of Columbia's income tax rate in 2026?
District of Columbia taxes wages at 4% to 10.75% of taxable income in 2026. DC's 2026 standard deduction is $15,000 for single filers, $22,500 for heads of household and $30,000 for married couples filing jointly; DC kept its own amounts instead of the larger federal ones. There are no personal or dependent exemptions. Filers 65 or older add the federal extra standard deduction and the federal $6,000 senior deduction.
How much is $60,000 a year after tax in District of Columbia?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, about $47,865 a year ($3,989 a month): $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 Social Security and Medicare and $2,525 District of Columbia income tax.
Are there local income taxes in District of Columbia?
No city or county income taxes apply to most District of Columbia residents' wages.
District of Columbia rules checked on 2026-10-01: otr.cfo.dc.gov, lims.dccouncil.gov, code.dccouncil.gov. Federal figures from the IRS (Rev. Proc. 2025-32). An estimate, not tax advice.