D.C. Taxes Pages

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.

Below find links to other important Washington, D.C. income tax return information and other related features (e.g. tax extension, amendment, etc.)

Washington, D.C. Income Tax Returns

Washington, D.C. Income Taxes
Instructions, Resources on how to prepare and e-File Washington, D.C. Tax Returns.
Prepare only a D.C. State Return without an IRS return. Details
Step by Step instructions on how to only Prepare and Download - not eFile - State Returns on eFile.com.
File a Washington, D.C. Tax Amendment
Washington, D.C. Income Tax Forms
Washington, D.C. Tax Brackets, Rates explained
IRS Tax Brackets, Rates by Tax Year
Calculate and Estimate your IRS Income Tax Brackets and Rates with the eFile RATEucator.

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

Washington, D.C. Standard and Itemized Deductions

The Washington, D.C. standard deductions did increase for 2023 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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