Tax Brackets, Rates and Standard Deductions in Washington, D.C.

Information about income taxes, forms, tax brackets and rates for Washington, D.C. can be found here by tax year. You can prepare and e-File your current tax year Washington, D.C. Income Taxes here on eFile.com together with your Federal Income Tax Return. Information on how to only file a Washington, D.C. State Income Return.

If you still need to file a return for a previous tax year, find the Washington, D.C. tax forms below. You can complete and sign the forms here on eFile.com before you mail them to the D.C. Tax Agency. For Federal or IRS back taxes access the tax forms here.

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Washington, D.C. Income Tax Forms

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Washington, D.C. Tax Brackets, Rates explained

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Income Tax Brackets, Rates, Income Ranges, and Estimated Taxes Due

Here you can find how Washington, D.C. based income is taxed at different rates within the given tax brackets. When you prepare your return on eFile.com this is all calculated for you based on your income.

Washington, D.C. Tax Brackets for Tax Year 2023

As shown below, D.C. has added additional brackets for incomes between $60,000 and $1,000,000.

Tax Rate

Income Range

Taxes Due

4.00%

$0 to $10,000

4.00% of Income

6.00%

$10,000 to $40,000

$400 + 6.00%

6.5%

$40,000 to $60,000

$2,200 + 6.5%

8.5%

$60,000 to $250,000

$3,500 + 8.5%

9.25%

$250,000 to $500,000

$19,650 + 9.25%

9.75%

$500,000 to $1,000,000

$42,775 + 9.75%

10.75%

$1,000,000+

$91,525 + 10.75% over $1,000,000

Washington, D.C. Tax Brackets for Tax Year 2022

Previous D.C. tax rates.

Tax Rate

Income Range

Taxes Due

4.00%

$0 to $10,000

4.00% of Income

6.00%

$10,000 to $40,000

$400 + 6.00%

6.5%

$40,000 to $60,000

$2,200 + 6.5%

8.5%

$60,000 to $250,000

$3,500 + 8.5%

9.25%

$250,000 to $500,000

$19,650 + 9.25%

9.75%

$500,000 to $1,000,000

$42,775 + 9.75%

10.75%

$1,000,000+

$91,525 + 10.75% over $1,000,000

Washington, D.C. Tax Brackets for Tax Year 2021

Previous D.C. Tax Brackets.

Tax Rate

Income Range

Taxes Due

4.00%

$0 to $10,000

4.00% of Income

6.00%

$10,000 to $40,000

$400 + 6.00%

6.5%

$40,000 to $60,000

$2,200 + 6.5%

8.5%

$60,000 to $350,000

$3,500 + 8.5%

8.75%

$350,000 to $1,000,000

$28,150 + 8.75%

8.95%

$1,000,000+

$85,025 + 8.95% over $1,000,000

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Washington, D.C. Standard and Itemized Deductions

The Washington, D.C. standard deductions did increase for current tax year. You can also itemize your Washington, D.C. deductions.

When you prepare and eFile your Tax Return the eFile Tax App will apply the correct standard deductions for you or you can apply the itemized deduction method.

Tax Year

Status

Amount

2023

Single or MFS

$13,850

Married Jointly

$27,700

HOH

$20,800

2022

Single or MFS

$12,950

Married Jointly

$25,900

HOH

$19,400

2021

Single or MFS

$12,550

Married Jointly

$25,100

HOH

$18,800

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