OTR to Hold Second “Tax Resolution Day” October 5

(Washington, DC) On Wednesday, October 5, 2005, the Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) will host a “Tax Resolution Day” from noon until 8 pm at 941 North Capitol Street, NE. This event is the second for the city’s tax agency, and represents a “one-stop-shopping” opportunity for taxpayers who need to address their individual, business and real property tax issues.

The services provided will include:

Preparation of individual income tax returns;
Payment of all taxes (preferably in the form of money orders or checks);
Submission of payment agreements, waiver requests, and offers in compromise;
Homestead exemption verifications and adjustments;
Real property assessments;
Voluntary disclosures; and
Certified copies of returns.

As an alternative to seeking help from OTR’s customer service representatives, taxpayers may ask for assistance from members of the Greater Washington Society of CPAs (GWSCPA), a nonprofit organization of local certified public accountants, before meeting with OTR representatives. GWSCPA tax experts will provide up to one hour of free advisory assistance to District taxpayers who want to take advantage of OTR’s “Tax Resolution Day.” GWSCPA members will be available through Monday, October 3. GWSCPA can be reached via email at info@gwscpa.org, on the Web at gwscpa.org, or by phone at (202) 204-8014.

For more information about “Tax Resolution Day” or to schedule an appointment for that day, taxpayers should call (202) 727-4TAX. OTR will do its best to accommodate special needs individuals, as well as provide foreign language assistance if indicated when the appointment is scheduled.