District of Columbia Sales Tax Calculator
District of Columbia uses a single 6.00% sales tax statewide with no local additions. Every jurisdiction in the state charges the same combined rate. Single jurisdiction rate; groceries exempt. Higher rates apply for restaurants, hotels, parking.
How District of Columbia sales tax works
District of Columbia applies a 6.00% state sales tax to most retail purchases. Unlike many states, District of Columbia does not allow counties or cities to add local sales taxes — the state rate is the full rate everywhere in the state.
Groceries are exempt from District of Columbia's state sales tax. Prepared food (restaurants, deli items, hot food bars) is generally still taxable at the full combined rate.
District of Columbia pairs its sales tax with a top marginal state income tax of 10.75%, one of the higher rates in the country. The combined tax burden is a factor many remote workers and retirees weigh when comparing relocations.
For exact rates by ZIP code or address, use the District of Columbia Department of Revenue's online lookup. Because there are no local additions, the rate is consistent statewide. Run any purchase amount through the calculator above to see the breakdown.
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