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Washington DC Sales Tax Calculator (2026) | HelloBooks Free Washington, DC sales tax calculator with the 6% general rate from the official source. Add your local rate, add tax to a price or find the tax in a total.

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Washington, DC sales tax calculator

Washington, DC's general sales tax rate is 6%, according to the DC Office of Tax and Revenue. Enter a price and the local rate for the delivery address to see the tax and the total, or work backwards from a total that already includes tax.

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Combined rate6%

Price before tax$100.00

Washington, DC sales tax$6.00

Total$106.00

Local rates vary by address and change during the year. Confirm the rate with the state before you file.

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How to calculate Washington, DC sales tax

Multiply the price by the combined rate. At the 6% general rate, a $250.00 sale carries $15.00 of sales tax, for a total of $265.00. Add the county, city or district rate for the delivery address to get the full rate for that sale.

To find the tax inside a total that already includes it, divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $107.00 receipt at 6% is $100.94 before tax and $6.06 of tax.

Local rates and where the rate comes from

The state rate in this calculator comes from the DC Office of Tax and Revenue, checked October 27, 2026. The general rate is 6%. A scheduled increase has been postponed, and the Office of Tax and Revenue says the 6% rate remains through September 30, 2027. Local rates differ by address and can change during the year, so look up the rate for the delivery address on the state's site before you file.

Collecting and filing Washington, DC sales tax

Economic nexus thresholds, how Washington, DC treats SaaS and digital products, and filing frequency are covered in the Washington, DC sales tax guide. On HelloBooks Free you enter the rates you charge once and every invoice applies them; AI automates 95% of the bookkeeping and you review the exceptions. $0, no credit card.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the sales tax rate in Washington, DC?
Washington, DC's general sales tax rate is 6%, according to the DC Office of Tax and Revenue. Counties, cities and districts may add local rates on top.
How do I calculate Washington, DC sales tax?
Multiply the price by the combined state and local rate. At 6%, $250.00 x 0.06 = $15.00 of tax.
How do I remove Washington, DC sales tax from a total?
Divide the total by 1 plus the combined rate as a decimal. At 6%: $107.00 / 1.06 = $100.94 before tax.
Is this tax advice?
No. It is a calculator. Confirm the rate for the delivery address with the state before you file.

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