District of Columbia Income Tax Brackets 2026
District of Columbia taxes income in 7 brackets from 4% to 10.75% for 2026; the top rate of 10.75% applies to taxable income over $1,000,000 for a single filer.
District of Columbia brackets for 2026
Single
| 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% |
Married filing jointly
| 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% |
Married filing separately
| 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% |
Head of household
| 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% |
Standard deduction: Single $16,100 · Married filing jointly $32,200 · Married filing separately $16,100 · Head of household $24,150
- DC's Paid Family Leave tax is paid by employers only, so nothing comes out of your paycheck for it.
District of Columbia income tax on common incomes
Single filer, wages only, standard deduction, 2026 rates. Federal tax is extra.
| Income | District of Columbia tax | Average rate | Rate on the last dollar |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $634 | 2.1% | 6% |
| $50,000 | $1,834 | 3.7% | 6% |
| $75,000 | $3,429 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| $100,000 | $5,532 | 5.5% | 8.5% |
| $150,000 | $9,782 | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| $200,000 | $14,032 | 7% | 8.5% |
| $300,000 | $22,786 | 7.6% | 9.25% |
Federal brackets
Federal income tax applies on top of District of Columbia's. US federal brackets for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What are the District of Columbia income tax brackets for 2026?
District of Columbia taxes income in 7 brackets from 4% to 10.75% for 2026; the top rate of 10.75% applies to taxable income over $1,000,000 for a single filer.
How much state income tax is owed on $75,000?
About $3,429 for a single filer with no other deductions: an average rate of 4.6%, with the last dollar taxed at 6.5%.
Does moving into a higher bracket mean all my income is taxed more?
No. Each rate applies only to the part of taxable income inside its bracket, so a raise that crosses into a higher bracket is taxed at the higher rate only above the threshold.
What is the District of Columbia standard deduction for 2026?
$16,100 for a single filer, subtracted from income before the brackets apply.
Take-home pay in District of Columbia
Sources
- DC Office of Tax and Revenue, 2026 D-40ES booklet: 2026 tax rates and standard deductions (brackets, standard deduction; checked October 15, 2026)
- DC Individual and Fiduciary Income Tax Rates (brackets; checked October 15, 2026)
Estimates for information only; not tax, legal or financial advice. See our methodology.