Washington State 1099 Tax Calculator 2026

Washington State Freelancer Tax Rates 2026

Washington state has no personal income tax. The WA capital gains tax (7%) only applies to investment gains over $262,000 — not to freelance income.

Tax Type	Rate	Notes
Self-Employment Tax	15.3%	Federal — Social Security + Medicare
Federal Income Tax	10% – 37%	Progressive brackets, standard deduction applied
WA State Income Tax	0%	Washington has no personal income tax ✓
WA Capital Gains Tax	N/A	Only on investment gains over $262K, not freelance income ✓

WA vs California: Tax Savings for Freelancers

Annual Income	Washington Total Tax	California Total Tax	WA Savings vs CA
$50,000	$9,816	$12,714	+$2,898/yr saved
$75,000	$15,905	$20,555	+$4,650/yr saved
$100,000	$23,292	$30,012	+$6,720/yr saved
$150,000	$38,283	$49,443	+$11,160/yr saved

Washington Freelancer FAQ

Does Washington state have an income tax for freelancers?

No. Washington state has no personal income tax. Freelancers and 1099 contractors in Washington only pay federal self-employment tax (15.3%) and federal income tax. The WA capital gains tax (7%) only applies to investment gains over $262,000 — not to ordinary freelance income.

Do Seattle freelancers pay any city income tax?

No. Seattle has no city income tax — a proposed Seattle income tax was struck down by courts. Washington state also prohibits local income taxes. Seattle and all WA freelancers pay only federal taxes on their freelance income.

What is the effective tax rate for a Washington freelancer at $75,000?

A single Washington state freelancer earning $75,000 pays approximately $15,905 in total federal taxes — an effective rate of about 21.2%. There is zero state income tax.