Understanding Personal Income Tax in DC

District of Columbia personal income taxes are discussed.

The District of Columbia imposes a personal income tax on your adjusted gross income. For 2012, the rate of tax that you pay on your personal income is determined using the following tax rate schedule:

Taxable Income Rate of Tax
$0 to $10,000 4%
$10,001 to $40,000 $400, plus 6.0% of excess above $10,000
$40,001 to $350,000 $2,200, plus 8.5% of excess above $40,000
Over $350,000 $28,550, plus 8.95 percent of excess above $350,000

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