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Office of Tax and Revenue

OTR's Walk-In Center remains closed until further notice. Customer service representatives are available to assist by calling (202) 727-4TAX (4829).
Online services are available 24/7 via MyTax.DC.gov.
OTR's annual Real Property Tax Sale will be held October 13-14, 2021. Learn more here.

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Real Property Tax Suite Now Available at MyTax.DC.gov

MyTax.DC.gov is enhanced with a new, streamlined look that makes online services simpler.

Stay Informed With the Latest Updates Regarding OTR’s Operations and COVID-19

OTR is open and operating on a normal schedule, Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 5:30 pm. We do, however, recommend that taxpayers utilize our online portal, MyTax.DC.gov, for tax matters.

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

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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.

Check Your Refund Status Online

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 six weeks.

Featured Services

Real Property Tax Matters

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

Real Property Tax Service Center

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

OTR Customer Service Center

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

Business Tax Service Center

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

Individual Tax Service Center

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

Tax Forms and Publications

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

DC Freefile

Real Property Tax Suite Now Available at MyTax.DC.gov

Tax Law and Guidance

View Tax Law and Guidance information.

Latest

Press Releases

Sep 22 2021

DC Office of Tax and Revenue to Hold Its 2021 Real Property Tax Sale on October 13 and 14

The Tax Sale will consist of Vacant (Class 3) and Blighted (Class 4) properties only.

Aug 23 2021

OTR Tax Notice 2021-08 Notice of Tax Rate on Other Tobacco Products for Tax Year 2022

Pursuant to D.C. Code § 47-2402.01(a)(2)(B), the District of Columbia shall provide notice of the...

Aug 23 2021

OTR Tax Notice 2021-09 Notice of Increase in the Surtax on Cigarette Packages for Tax Year 2022

Pursuant to D.C. Code § 47-2402(a)(3)(B), the District of Columbia shall provide notice of the...

Jul 16 2021

Summer Lunch and Learn Series: OTR's Taxpayer Advocate to Host a Series of Discussions Via Instagram Live Starting July 23

OTR's Taxpayer Advocate discussions via Instagram Live start July 23.

May 26 2021

OTR Tax Notice 2021-07 Federal Unemployment Compensation Exclusion Amended Returns

On April 15, 2021, the Office of Tax and Revenue (“OTR”) issued Tax Notice 2021-06, which explained...

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Office of Tax and Revenue

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 5:30 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