OTR’s security measures to safeguard tax dollars and combat ID theft/tax fraud may result in longer processing times for some tax returns and refunds. Processing of returns may take up to 25 business days.

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The Office of the Taxpayer Advocate (OTA) is a unit within the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue dedicated to ensuring that all taxpayers are treated in a fair and equitable manner and in accordance with the District’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights.

Tax Season is here which means taxpayers can now file their income tax with federal and state governments. Our focus is on being best-in-class by offering fair, courteous and prompt service to District of Columbia taxpayers.

Click on the video to view an important message from Deputy Chief Financial Officer Keith J. Richardson and Director of Operations Eva Liggins.

At OTR, we are committed to helping you meet your tax obligation in a fair, courteous and prompt manner.

The Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) welcomes the opportunity to speak at your meeting and/or community outreach event. The OTR speaker request form is now available online.

Once a licensed operator has secured a Sports Wagering Operator license (Class A and Class B) through the Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG), the operator must be registered with the Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR).