Retirement Tax Breakdown for Washington D.C. Residents

Complete Washington D.C. retirement tax guide: income tax rates, capital gains treatment, Social Security and pension taxation, property taxes, and sales tax. Overall retiree-friendliness rank: #47 of 51.

State Income Tax
10.75% top rate

7 bracket(s)

Capital Gains Rate
10.75%

Treated as ordinary income

Property Tax Rate
0.55%

#45 (High)

Sales Tax Rate
6%

State 6% + local avg 6%

Less Tax-Friendly State

D.C. exempts Social Security but has high income tax rates on retirement income. Property taxes are low for residents, but the high cost of living and income taxes offset this.

Retirement Income Taxation

Social Security

Not taxed

Pension Income

Taxable

Retirement Exemption

None

Tax Comparison Summary

State income tax10.75% top
Capital gains10.75%
Property tax0.55% effective
Sales tax6% combined
Overall retiree rank#47 of 51

Washington D.C. Income Tax Brackets

State Tax Bracket Schedule

RateFromTo
4%$0$10,000
6%$10,000$40,000
6.5%$40,000$60,000
8.5%$60,000$250,000
9.25%$250,000$500,000
9.75%$500,000$1,000,000
10.75%$1,000,000No limit

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