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Louisianaworking inDistrict of Columbia
Standard — file nonresident return if onsite
District of Columbia
Work State Tax Rate
4%-10.75%
Withholding Starts
Day 1
Law Last Updated
Dec 3, 2025
Employee Obligations (Which Returns YOU Must File)
If you physically work in District of Columbia, file a nonresident District of Columbia return (tax rate: 4%-10.75%). Then file your Louisiana return and claim the R-10610 credit so you don't get taxed twice on the same income.
Employer Obligations (What Your Employer Must Withhold & Remit)
Register for withholding and unemployment from day 1. Unemployment applies to the first $9,000 of wages. Paid Family Leave: employer pays 0.62% (employees pay nothing).
City & Local Income Taxes (Extra Filings Beyond the State Return)
No additional local taxes beyond the DC rate.
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Employee/Individual Tax Source: https://otr.cfo.dc.gov/page/individual-income-tax-forms-0
Employer/Withholding Source: https://otr.cfo.dc.gov/page/income-tax-withholding-instructions-and-tables
Row last reviewed: May 7, 2026Home state credit form: R-10610
This is general information, not tax or legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always consult a licensed CPA or tax attorney for your specific situation. All information researched as of March 21, 2026.