Washington State Tax Guide (2026)
Washington has NO ordinary individual income tax. It levies a 7% excise tax on LONG-TERM capital gains above a per-person exemption (~$270,000 for individuals, indexed). Community property state. WA has a state estate tax. No QSBS conformity applicable (no income tax).
Quick answer (Washington, 2026)
Washington uses a capital gains_only individual income tax and a top rate of 7.0%. There is no local (city/county) income tax on top of the state rate. Washington also levies a state estate or inheritance tax. Source: Tax Foundation — State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (retrieved 2026-08-11).
Why it matters: State income tax is only part of the picture. Residency, sourcing of income, credits, and local taxes change the effective burden. Use the embedded estimator below for your own number, and check reciprocity and convenience-rule status before a move or remote-work arrangement.
This guide summarizes structural facts for planning. It is not a substitute for the official Washington tax code or a licensed preparer.
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Washington has NO ordinary individual income tax. It levies a 7% excise tax on LONG-TERM capital gains above a per-person exemption (~$270,000 for individuals, indexed). Community property state. WA has a state estate tax. No QSBS conformity applicable (no income tax).
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