Pursuant to the DC Code 47-2005(14), at-home COVID-19 tests are exempt from the District’s sales and use tax. Retail businesses should no longer add a sales tax to at-home COVID tests purchases.
For additional information, please contact the Office of Tax and Revenue’s Customer Service Center at (202) 727-4829.
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Attention taxpayers and business owners: The increase in the general sales tax rate to 7% has been postponed. The general sales tax rate remains 6% through September 30, 2027.
The September 2026 revenue estimate has been released: OCFO Releases September 2026 Revenue Estimates for FY 2026-2030 | cfo
