Tax Bracket for District of Columbia (2026)
District of Columbia (DC) Key Facts
Tax Structure
Progressive (6 brackets)
Top Marginal Rate
10.75%
Number of Brackets
6
Tax Year
2,026
How This Calculator Works in District of Columbia
This calculator shows which District of Columbia tax bracket your income falls into. Enter your income and filing status to see marginal and effective rates.
District of Columbia Overview
District of Columbia uses a progressive income tax system with 6 brackets ranging from 4% to 10.75%. Higher portions of your income are taxed at higher rates, so your effective rate is always lower than your top marginal bracket.
How District of Columbia Compares
District of Columbia's top rate of 10.75% compares to Maryland at 5.75% and Virginia at 5.75%. Comparing effective rates is more meaningful than top rates alone.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 5.75% | Maryland has an income tax rate of 5.75%. |
| Virginia | 5.75% | Virginia has an income tax rate of 5.75%. |
District of Columbia's income tax rate of 10.75% compares to a national average of approximately 5.04%. This is above the national average.
Tips for District of Columbia Residents
- 1District of Columbia has a progressive income tax with 6 brackets ranging from 4% to 10.75%.
- 2Your marginal rate (the rate on your last dollar) is often higher than your effective rate (total tax / total income).
- 3Moving into a higher bracket only taxes the additional income at the higher rate, not your entire income.
- 4Pre-tax 401(k) and IRA contributions can keep you in a lower District of Columbia bracket by reducing taxable income.
- 5Compare your effective rate rather than marginal rate when evaluating District of Columbia's tax impact on your finances.