District of Columbia

You currently live in District of Columbia. Total state and local tax burden here is 12.0% of income. Every other state on this map is compared against this baseline.

District of Columbia top marginal income tax rate is 10.75%, versus 10.75% in District of Columbia. Compare across your expected income bracket — top rates kick in at different thresholds in each state.

District of Columbia state sales tax is 6.00%. With average local add-ons, the combined rate is 6.00%. This applies to most retail purchases but rules on groceries, prescriptions, and services vary.

District of Columbia median effective property tax rate is 0.55% of home value. On a $400,000 home, that is roughly $2,200/year. Property tax typically funds schools, municipalities, and county services — rates vary sharply within a state by school district.

District of Columbia imposes a state estate tax with a threshold of $4.87M (2025). Estates above this threshold pay state-level tax in addition to federal. No state inheritance tax applies.

In District of Columbia: Social Security is not taxed. Pensions and 401(k)/IRA withdrawals are fully taxed.

District of Columbia capital gains treatment: Taxed as regular income up to 10.75%. Compare to federal long-term capital gains rates (0%, 15%, or 20%) — some states offer preferential treatment for long-term holdings, while others tax capital gains as ordinary income.

District of Columbia state gas tax is 34.2¢/gal.

District of Columbia residency rules: Domicile + 183-day rule + permanent abode. Statutory resident test. To establish residency for tax purposes, typical steps include: update driver's license and vehicle registration, register to vote, file a homestead declaration, close home-state bank accounts where possible, and spend clearly more than 183 days in your new state. If your former state is aggressive (e.g., CA, NY, NJ, OR), keep documentation of every day spent in each state.

District of Columbia recent tax law changes: New top bracket added 2022 (10.75% on income over $1M). Estate tax threshold increases annually for inflation.

For the most current tax information in District of Columbia, visit the official source at https://otr.cfo.dc.gov/. Tax laws change annually; verify rates and rules before making a permanent move. Consult a CPA for advice specific to your situation.