Washington income tax at a glance
- Taxes wage income
- No
- 2026 structure
- No tax on wages; Washington taxes long-term capital gains above a high threshold
- Return due (2026 tax year)
- No return for wages
- Tax agency
- Washington Department of Revenue
Washington: No tax on wages; Washington taxes long-term capital gains above a high threshold. You generally do not file a Washington income tax return for wages. No state individual income tax return is due for wage income.
Filing a Washington return with tax software
Because Washington does not tax wages, you usually only need a federal return, so you can skip state fees. If you lived or worked in another state with an income tax during the year, you may need to file there. Compare federal costs in the price tracker or see how to file free.
Federal deadlines still apply
Your federal 2026 return is due April 15, 2027, wherever you live. See the full 2027 federal tax calendar, estimate your refund with the refund estimator, or compare tax software.
Official sources
- Washington Department of Revenue for Washington forms, rates and due dates
- IRS: Washington state resources
Rates and dates can change; always confirm with the Washington Department of Revenue before you file.
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FAQ
Does Washington have a state income tax?
No. No tax on wages; Washington taxes long-term capital gains above a high threshold.
When is the Washington tax deadline in 2027?
Washington has no individual income tax return for wages. Your federal return is due April 15, 2027.
Does tax software charge for a Washington return?
No state return is needed for wages, so there is no state fee.
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