Washington Tax Calculators.
Tax year 2026 income tax rates, brackets, and sales tax for Washington. Returns for tax year 2026 are generally filed in 2027; source links and last-verified dates are shown below.Tax year 2026 means income earned during calendar year 2026; those returns are generally filed in 2027. State and local sales tax rates can change during the year, so confirm current rules before filing or remitting tax.
Income Tax
Washington has no state income tax on wages or salary. However, since 2022, the state levies a 7% capital gains tax on gains exceeding $250,000. Washington funds its government primarily through sales tax and the B&O (business and occupation) tax.
Sales Tax
Groceries (unprepared food) are exempt. Prescription drugs are exempt.
Washington has no income tax but has the highest average combined sales tax rate in the nation at 10.25%, making it regressive compared to income-tax states.
Does Washington have a state income tax?
Washington has no income tax on wages or salary. However, a 7% tax on long-term capital gains over $250,000 was enacted in 2022 and upheld by the state Supreme Court.
What is the sales tax in Washington?
Washington has a 6.5% state sales tax. With local taxes, the average combined rate is about 10.25%, the highest in the nation.
What is Washington's capital gains tax?
Since 2022, Washington levies a 7% tax on the sale of stocks, bonds, and other capital assets when gains exceed $250,000 in a year. Real estate and retirement accounts are exempt.