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MARYLANDNearly 300 new laws · Oct 1
5 new Maryland laws that hit your wallet
Take effect this Thursday.
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DCStarts October 1
DC's sales tax is going up to 7%
Here's what it costs you.
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5 new Maryland laws that hit your wallet
Take effect this Thursday.
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DCSep 30
DC's sales tax is going up to 7%
Here's what it costs you.
Read the breakdown →
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Numbers this week
$18.40/hrDC minimum wage
7%DC sales tax, starting October 1
$85,447GS-11 step 1, DC-area locality
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2026 GS PAY · DC AREASTEP 1STEP 10
GS-7$57,736$75,059
GS-9$70,623$91,815
GS-11$85,447$111,087
GS-13$121,785$158,322
Source: OPM 2026 salary table, Washington-Baltimore-Arlington locality.
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