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Office of Tax and Revenue

In-person appointments for OTR’s Walk-In Center and the Recorder of Deeds Office can be made here.
Certificate of Clean Hands: Obtaining a Certificate of Clean Hands is a simple process by visiting MyTax.DC.gov.

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Big Changes for the DC Earned Income Tax Credit

Learn about the changes for the 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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File. Pay. Register. District of Columbia Taxes

Need a Certificate of Clean Hands? Visit MyTax.DC.gov.

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.

Featured Services

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.

New! File 2021 Individual Income Tax (D-40) Via MyTax.DC.gov

File 2021 Individual Income (D-40) Tax Return and Schedules Via MyTax.DC.gov

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

Tax Law and Guidance

View Tax Law and Guidance information.

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Press Releases

Apr 11 2025

Modified District Government Services for DC Emancipation Day

(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday April 16, District Government will observe the DC...

Mar 13 2025

Office of Tax and Revenue Reports Significant Decline in District of Columbia Commercial Real Estate Value in Tax Year 2026 Assessment

The Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) has completed its annual property assessment for the District...

Mar 13 2025

OTR Expands Free Tax Filing Webinars to Include Real Property Sessions for DC Residents

(Washington) DC – The DC Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) is offering a series of...

Mar 6 2025

OTR to Host Free Tax Filing Webinars to Help DC Residents Navigate the 2025 Tax Season

The DC Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) is hosting a series of free, virtual webinars to ensure...

Jan 27 2025

District of Columbia Tax Filing Season Starts Today

(Washington, DC) — The District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) announced today,...

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Office of Tax and Revenue

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

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