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District of Columbia Sales Tax Calculator

US rates · checked 20 Oct 2026
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Total with tax
$106.00
$6.00sales tax
6%combined rate
$0total $106.00
  • Price
  • D.C. tax
Price before tax$100.00
D.C. state tax · 6%+$6.00
Local tax · none entered+$0.00
Total the buyer pays$106.00

General rate 6%, checked against the D.C. revenue department on 20 Oct 2026.

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How the District of Columbia sales tax calculation works

The District's sales tax rate is 6%: $6 on a $100 sale and $60 on $1,000. The District is a single tax jurisdiction, so there is no separate county or city sales tax. Enter your price to see the D.C. sales tax and the total.

  1. Start with the 6% general rate

    The District charges 6% on taxable sales. The District's general rate stays at 6% through 30 September 2027; a planned rise to 7% was postponed.

  2. No county or city rate to add

    The District is a single tax jurisdiction, so there is no separate county or city sales tax. Leave the local field at 0.

  3. Multiply the price by the rate

    Divide 6% by 100 and multiply: $100 × 0.06 = $6.00, and $250 × 0.06 = $15.00.

  4. Add the tax to the price

    A $250 item in Washington, D.C. costs the buyer $265.00 at the D.C. rate.

Worked example. A $250.00 sale in Washington, D.C. at the 6% general rate carries $15.00 in sales tax, for a $265.00 total.

District of Columbia Sales Tax FAQ

What is the sales tax rate in Washington, D.C.?

The District's general sales tax rate is 6%, checked on 20 Oct 2026. The District's general rate stays at 6% through 30 September 2027; a planned rise to 7% was postponed.

How much is sales tax in Washington, D.C. on $100?

$6 at the 6% general rate, so a $100 purchase in Washington, D.C. costs $106.00 before any local tax. On $250 the tax is $15.00, and on $1,000 it is $60.00.

How do I calculate D.C. sales tax?

Multiply the price by 0.06 ($100 × 0.06 = $6.00), then add the tax to the price to get the D.C. total.

How do I take D.C. sales tax out of a total?

Divide the total by 1.06: a $100.00 D.C. receipt at 6% is $94.34 before tax plus $5.66 in tax. The Reverse Sales Tax Calculator does this for any rate.

Is the D.C. sales tax rate the same everywhere?

Yes. The District is a single tax jurisdiction, so there is no separate county or city sales tax.

How does D.C. compare with the states?

Of the 45 states with a sales tax, 16 charge more than 6% and 19 charge less; 10 others charge the same 6%. The median state rate is 6%, California's 7.25% is the highest base rate, and 5 states (Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon) have none.

Why is my D.C. receipt different?

Some items are taxed at a different rate or are exempt, so check the District's rules for the item.

Sources: DC Office of Tax and Revenue · Federation of Tax Administrators: state tax agencies · smbcalc: how we check our numbers

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