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Sales & use tax

Sales & use tax

2026 Washington DC Sales Tax Calculator & Rates

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6%
Washington DC combined sales tax rate for 2026
  • Washington DC
    6%
  • Local rate range
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  • Minimum combined sales tax rate
    6%

*Rates are rounded to the nearest hundredth. Due to varying local sales tax rates, we strongly recommend our lookup and calculator tools on this page for the most accurate rates.

Sales tax rate lookup and sales tax item calculator

Look up the current rate for a specific address using the same geolocation technology that powers the Avalara AvaTax rate calculation engine.

Tax rates can vary within a county, a city, or even a ZIP code. Using a street address helps to ensure more accurate rates and calculations when compared to relying on broader geographic indicators. 

*Rates are rounded to the nearest hundredth.

Enter any U.S. address to get the sales tax rate for your exact location

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Washington Dc sales tax overview

The Washington, DC sales tax rate is 6%, effective October 1, 2013. This is a single, district-wide general sales tax rate that applies to tangible personal property and selected services.DC has a sales tax rate structure that also includes a 10% rate for liquor sold for off-premise and on-premise consumption, restaurant meals and rental vehicles; 18% rate for parking in commercial lots; and 14.5% for hotels and transient accommodations.

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