# 🇺🇸 2026 Washington Tax Overview

Washington State completely exempts standard personal wages from state-level progressive or flat income taxes. While the state does levy a highly specific excise tax on extreme capital gains, for the 2026 tax year, traditional W-2 employees and standard 1099 independent contractors pay exactly 0% in state income taxes.

[Official Washington Tax Authority](https://dor.wa.gov/)