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Big Changes for the DC Earned Income Tax Credit

Learn about the changes for trhe DC EITC. Pay less in taxes or get cash back.

File Form D-40, Schedules and Standalone Schedule H Tax Return

File your individual income tax returns at no cost via the MyTax.DC.gov portal.

Check Your Refund Status Online

OTR’s enhanced security measures to safeguard taxpayers’ identities and to combat theft/tax refund fraud may result in longer processing times for some tax returns and associated refunds. Processing selected tax returns could be up to eight weeks.

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Taxpayers requesting a Certificate of Clean Hands can do so online at MyTax.DC.gov.

Office of the Taxpayer Advocate

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.

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Tax Forms and Publications

Fast and secure e-filing services provide a faster turnaround time for your tax refund.

Real Property Tax Matters

Get help understanding your real property tax assessment and bill as well as information and...

Individual Tax Service Center

Personal income taxpayer information and services to comply with District tax laws.

OTR Customer Service Center

Visit OTR's state-of-the-art, walk-in customer service facility for tax assistance.

Real Property Tax Service Center

Review information and services available for tax assessments, exemptions, payment and relief.

Business Tax Service Center

OTR services and information that business taxpayers need to comply with District tax laws.

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Oct 4 2024

Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Helene

On October 1, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service published IRS Notice 2024-253 to provide tax...

Sep 9 2024

District of Columbia Tax Changes Take Effect October 1st

The District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) reminds taxpayers, tax professionals,...

Apr 10 2024

4/20 Medical Cannabis Sales Tax Holiday Week for 2024

View information on the Tax Holiday Week for 2024.

Jan 29 2024

District of Columbia Tax Filing Season Begins Today

(Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) will begin to accept...

Jan 23 2024

Mayor Bowser Emphasizes Resources and Credits Available to Residents Ahead of 2024 Tax Season

Residents Encouraged to File For Credits and Incentives to Increase Their Returns. Tax Returns are...

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Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm, except District holidays

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1101 4th Street, SW, Suite 270 West, Washington, DC 20024
Phone: (202) 727-4829
Fax: (202) 442-6890
TTY: 711

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OTR Provides Taxpayers With a New Option to Report Tax Fraud and Abuse; Referral Form D-3949A

Date Released:

Fri, 08/11/2017

In a continuing effort to ensure individuals and businesses comply with the District’s tax statutes, the Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) has established a new fraud referral form, Tax Fraud Information Referral D-3949A, for taxpayers and practitioners to report tax related activities that they believe are in violation of DC tax laws.

The form can be used to report suspected illegal activity, such as: