Washington Income Tax Rate
Capital Gains Only
Washington levies no tax on wage or salary income. It taxes long-term capital gains only, which is why it is counted separately from the eight states with no individual income tax at all.
What “Capital Gains Only” means
No tax on wage or salary income, but long-term capital gains are taxed. Washington alone is in this position.
Source: Tax Foundation · as of January 2026 · last verified October 16, 2026
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