Resolve your tax balance, avoid penalties, and get back on track.
The mission of the Collection and Enforcement Administration is to promptly collect the proper amount of tax from all persons who have not filed tax returns and/or paid tax as required by District of Columbia law; to encourage voluntary compliance with the law; and to provide accurate, timely and courteous customer service.
Apply for Certificate of Clean Hands (CCH) to certify that you are in compliance with your District of Columbia financial obligations.
Check Your Balance or Make a Payment
Log into MyTax to view your tax account balance and securely make a payment online.
Learn about your options for paying a tax balance by reviewing OTR’s payment options.
Find out how to apply for and manage a monthly installment agreement to pay off your tax balance over time.
Understand what a Notice of Tax Due means and what steps to take if you receive one.
See how unpaid taxes can lead to enforcement actions like liens or levies—and how to avoid or resolve them.
Learn what a Tax Delinquency Investigation (TDI) notice is and how to respond.
Get information about the District’s Non-Filer Program and how to resolve unfiled returns.
Request for Reconsideration of a Collection Decision
Learn how to appeal decisions related to waiver requests, Offer in Compromise (OIC), refund intercepts and other programs managed by the Collection and Enforcement Administration.
Understand your responsibility for reporting, filing and paying your taxes for a Special Event hosted in the District.
Learn how collections rules apply to street vendors and how to stay compliant.
Understand your responsibilities under the Bulk Sales Act when buying or selling a business.
Find quick answers to common questions about paying your tax balance, setting up payment plans, and responding to notices from the Office of Tax and Revenue.