District of Columbia sales tax rates
| State rate | 6.00% | Tied for the 17th highest of 51 |
|---|---|---|
| Average local rate | 0.00% | No local sales taxes |
| Average combined rate | 6.00% | Tied for the 11th lowest of 51 |
Rates as of July 1, 2026, from the Tax Foundation. The local average is weighted by population, so your city or county can be higher or lower. Check the District of Columbia revenue department for the exact rate at an address.
Sales tax on common prices in District of Columbia
Tax and total at the 6% rate, which applies everywhere in the District.
| Price | Sales tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.60 | $10.60 |
| $20.00 | $1.20 | $21.20 |
| $25.00 | $1.50 | $26.50 |
| $50.00 | $3.00 | $53.00 |
| $100.00 | $6.00 | $106.00 |
| $200.00 | $12.00 | $212.00 |
| $500.00 | $30.00 | $530.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $60.00 | $1,060.00 |
| $2,500.00 | $150.00 | $2,650.00 |
| $5,000.00 | $300.00 | $5,300.00 |
How to work out District of Columbia sales tax
Multiply the price by the rate as a decimal. At 6%, a $100.00 purchase has $100.00 × 0.06 = $6.00 of tax, so you pay $106.00. To get the price before tax out of a receipt, divide by 1 plus the rate: a total of $100.00 was $94.34 before tax.
District of Columbia compared with neighboring states
Average combined rates in the states that border the District, with the tax on a $100.00 purchase.
| State | State rate | Combined | Tax on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 5.30% | 5.77% | $5.77 |
| Maryland | 6.00% | 6.00% | $6.00 |
| District of Columbia | 6.00% | 6.00% | $6.00 |
Selling abroad or buying from Europe? Other countries charge value-added tax instead, which the VAT calculator handles. For a restaurant bill, the tip and split calculator works out the tip and each share.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in District of Columbia?
6%. District of Columbia has no local sales taxes on average, so 6% is the rate that applies.
How much is the sales tax on $100.00 in District of Columbia?
At the 6% rate, the tax on $100.00 is $6.00, for a total of $106.00.
How does District of Columbia compare with its neighbors?
Average combined rates in the neighboring states: Virginia 5.77%, Maryland 6%. District of Columbia averages 6%.