Washington, District of Columbia Sales Tax Calculator 2026
Washington, District of Columbia is subject to a district-level gross sales and use tax system administered within the District. Official sources publish a single sales and use tax rate applicable within the District of Columbia.
Estimates are shown for the 2026 tax year. In cases where official figures have not yet been finalized, calculations are based on the most recently available data and may be updated when final guidance is published.
Enter the purchase price before sales tax.
Estimated sales tax
Shows an estimated sales tax amount based on the configured rates.
Washington, District of Columbia Sales Tax Calculator 2026 – how it works
A sales tax estimate for Washington, District of Columbia is calculated by applying the published District of Columbia gross sales and use tax rate to a taxable sales amount. The calculation uses the rate as listed in official publications and does not separate individual tax components.
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The estimated tax amount is obtained by multiplying the taxable sales amount by the published District of Columbia gross sales and use tax rate. The result represents an estimate based solely on the rate and the taxable amount provided.
Limitations and important notes
Results are simplified estimates based only on the published District of Columbia gross sales and use tax rate. The estimate does not determine whether a transaction is taxable and does not account for transaction-specific taxability rules, exemptions, sourcing rules, or administrative determinations that may affect the final tax due. Official publications should be consulted for authoritative guidance.
FAQs about Washington, District of Columbia Sales Tax Calculator 2026
What tax does the Washington, District of Columbia Sales Tax Calculator apply?
The calculator applies the District of Columbia gross sales and use tax rate published for Washington, District of Columbia. The estimate is produced by applying the published rate to a taxable sales amount.
Does the estimate separate sales tax and use tax?
No. The estimate is based on the published District of Columbia gross sales and use tax rate and does not separate sales tax and use tax into distinct calculations.
Does the calculator determine whether a transaction is taxable?
No. The calculator applies the published rate to a taxable amount provided by the user. It does not determine whether a specific transaction is subject to gross sales tax or use tax under District of Columbia law.
Why might the estimated tax differ from the amount charged on a receipt?
The estimate is based only on applying the published rate to a taxable amount. Actual tax charged can differ due to taxability determinations, exemptions, sourcing rules, or administrative practices that are not reflected in a simplified estimate.
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Calculations are simplified and for guidance only. Always double-check results and current rules with official sources or a qualified professional before making financial decisions.