District of Columbia
Sales tax
$0.00
Total with tax
$0.00
Combined rate
0%
District of Columbia sales tax rates
- State rate
- 6%
- Local taxes
- DC has a single rate, with no separate local sales tax.
Good to know
- A planned rise to 6.5% in October 2025 was delayed by law, and DC's tax office says 6% stays through September 30, 2027.
- Other DC rates apply to restaurant meals (10%), rental cars (10.25%), hotels (15.95%) and parking (18%).
How to work out District of Columbia sales tax
Add the state rate and your local rate to get the combined rate. Then:
- Tax on a price: price × combined rate. At 6%, $100 carries $6.00, so you pay $106.00.
- Tax inside a total: total ÷ (1 + combined rate) gives the price before tax. The difference is the tax.
Some goods are taxed at a different rate or not at all, such as groceries in many states. Check the state's page for the item you're pricing.
Selling in District of Columbia? A business that makes taxable sales usually needs a sales tax permit from the state before its first sale. See District of Columbia's seller's permit and resale certificate rules and its remote seller threshold. Our District of Columbia business guide covers registering a company there.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia's state sales tax rate is 6%. DC has a single rate, with no separate local sales tax.
Does District of Columbia have local sales tax?
DC has a single rate, with no separate local sales tax.
How do I calculate District of Columbia sales tax?
Multiply the price by the combined rate. At 6%, a $100 purchase carries $6.00 in tax, for $106.00 in total. To take tax out of a total, divide the total by 1 plus the rate: $106.00 ÷ 1.06 = $100.
Sources
We take every fee, deadline and rule on this page from these pages and nowhere else. Rules change, so open the source before you pay anything.
- 1.District of Columbia sales tax rates (official)Checked November 9, 2026
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