State tax reciprocity checker
Check if your home and work states have a reciprocity agreement.
Virginia & District of Columbia have reciprocity
Virginia and District of Columbia have a reciprocity agreement. You only owe $4,936 to Virginia.
Net tax obligation
$4,936
Reciprocity agreement in effect
File the appropriate exemption form with your employer to avoid District of Columbia withholding. You only need to file and pay income tax to Virginia.
VA — Home state
Virginia
DC — Work state
District of Columbia
Summary
Virginia and District of Columbia have a reciprocity agreement. You only owe $4,936 to Virginia.
Virginia and District of Columbia have a reciprocity agreement. You only need to pay income tax to Virginia (your home state).
District of Columbia will not withhold state income tax from your paycheck. File form W-4 or equivalent with your employer to claim the exemption.
Without reciprocity, you might have paid up to $689 more through double taxation or the credit mechanism.
Reciprocity agreements only cover wage/salary income. Investment income, business income, and rental income are typically taxed based on where the income is sourced.
Reciprocity details
Review the full tax breakdown
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| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Reciprocity Agreement | Yes |
| Home State Tax (VA) | $4,936 |
| Work State Tax (DC) | $5,625 |
| Work State Withholding | $0 (exempt) |
| Net Tax Obligation | $4,936 |
| Effective Rate | 4.94% |
Estimates are for planning purposes and don't constitute tax advice.