Washington DC Payroll Topics
The nation's capital has a progressive income tax system where the income taxes are some of the highest in the United States. Use the Washington DC paycheck calculators to see the taxes on your paycheck.
Washington DC Tax Information
Withholding Requirements
- Register as an employer on the Washington DC Employment Development website
Employee's Withholding Tax Exemption Certificate
: D-4Withholding Method
: FormulaSupplemental Rate
: Formula
Local Occupational Taxes
- None
Washington DC State Unemployment Insurance (SUI)
Washington DC Wage Base
: $9,000 for 2021Washington DC SUI Rates range from
: 1.90% to 7.40% for 2021Washington DC new employer rate
: 2.7% for 2021- Rates include the 0.2% administrative assessment fee for 2021
Washington DC State Disability Insurance (SDI)
- None
Washington DC State Labor Laws
Washington DC Minimum Wage
: $15.00 per hourWashington DC Termination Pay
:- Employee is fired — next business day
- Employee quits — earlier of next regular payday or seven days
Washington DC New Hire Reporting
- District of Columbia Directory of New Hires
P.O. Box 366
Holbrook, MA 02343 - Phone: 877-846-9523
- Fax: 877-892-6388
Remit Withholding for Child Support to
- DC Child Support Clearinghouse
PO Box 37868
Washington, DC 20013-7868 - Phone: 202-442-9900
Washington DC Reciprocal States
- None
Washington DC Withholding Forms
Washington DC Payroll Calculators
Calculate your Washington DC net pay or take home pay by entering your pay information, W4, and Washington DC state W4 information.
These free resources should not be taken as tax or legal advice. Content provided is intended as general information. Tax regulations and laws change and the impact of laws can vary. Consult a tax advisor, CPA or lawyer for guidance on your specific situation.
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The Future of Telecommuting and Employee State Income Tax
Employees who continue to work online rather than commute to a brick-and-mortar establishment may find themselves liable for taxes in both the state where they live and the state where the employer is located. To avoid confusion when withholding, both the employee and the employer should be aware of the tax laws in each state.
Form 941 Updates for 2nd Quarter of 2021
The most recent version of Form 941, revised June 2021, should be used for the second, third, and fourth quarters of 2021. Employers should know what has changed on Form 941 and in the instructions.
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