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Office of Tax and Revenue

Limited quantities of the 2025 District income tax forms are available at OTR’s Customer Service Walk-In Center, the John Wilson Building, the Union Square Building, and One Judiciary Square. Taxpayers may print books and forms directly but are encouraged to file electronically for faster, more convenient processing.

For more information on Individual Income Tax Forms, visit: Individual Income Tax Forms. For additional information on Business Tax Forms, visit: Unincorporated Business Franchise Tax Forms

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Tax Fraud Hotline and Tax Related Identity Theft

Tax Fraud Hotline

Help us stop tax fraud!

Contact Us

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (800) 380-3495
Mail: Government of the District of Columbia
Office of Tax and Revenue
Attn: Tax Fraud Hotline
1101 4th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024

 

Why We Need Your Help

The Tax Fraud Hotline helps people report tax fraud. When you report fraud, we review your complaint carefully. If needed, we investigate right away. Your information helps us stop more fraud from happening.

Your identity stays confidential.

What Should You Report?

Here are examples of tax fraud you should report:

  • Not filing tax returns
  • Not paying taxes or reporting them wrong
  • Fake Schedule H returns
  • Claiming fake dependents
  • Fake DC employee withholding forms (Form D-4)
  • Fake employer withholding statements (Form W-2)
  • Fake returns and scams by tax preparers
  • Wrong claims for property tax breaks
  • Selling Social Security numbers for dependents
  • Evading taxes on purpose
  • Businesses without licenses
  • Paying employess without recording it
  • Not reporting income
  • Inappropriate actions by Office of Tax and Revenue employees

How to Report Tax Fraud

Your have two ways to report tax fraud in DC:

  1. Call (800) 380-3495 to request a Tax Fraud Information Referral Form (D-3949A) link be sent to you by SMS message. We no longer take reports over the phone.
  2. Fill out the form online using the link below.

Important: Because of privacy laws, we cannot give you updates on your report.

Tax Fraud Referral Form  

Who Runes the Hotline?

The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) runs the Tax Fraud Hotline.  CID is part of the Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR).  We protect your identity when you report fraud.  The right OTR staff will handle your complaint.

 

What is Tax-related Identity Theft?

Tax-related identity theft is growing fast. It happens when someone steals your Social Security number (SSN) to file a fake tax return. They claim a refund that should be yours. Here are common scams used to steal your information.

Common Scams:

  • Fake Emails and Websites - Scammers send emails that look like they're from the IRS or tax agencies. They ask for your personal or financial information. Remember: DC Office of Tax and Revenue will never email you asking for this information.

  • Phone and Text Scams - Fraudsters call or text you, pretending to be from the IRS or state tax agency. They say you owe taxes and must pay right away. They might threaten to arrest you or suspend your license. Don't fall for it.

  • Stolen Mail - Thieves steal W-2s and tax forms from your mailbox. They also take tax documents from your trash if you don't shred them first.

  • Fake Tax Preparers - Some scammers pretend to be tax professionals. They collect your SSN, bank details, and personal data. Then they file fake returns and steal your refun

 

What to do if you find that you are the victim of tax related Identity Theft:
 

  1. Provide the following information to the Customer Service Administration
  1. Your Taxpayer ID OR Driver’s License OR State Photo ID
  2. A completed and signed D-3949A form 
  3. Your real return (if you have one)
  4. A copy of a police report. (optional)
  5. The fake refund check (if you have one)
  6. Copies of returns filed in other states (if needed)
  7. IRS Transcript (if you have one)
  8. Any other proof to support your refund claim, like schedules and statements.
  1. If Your Return is being reviewed by the Return Integrity Unit.
  1. If your tax return is assigned to the Return Integrity Unit, call them at (202) 741-8629. A specialist will help you figure out what steps to take.
  1. Contact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
    1. Call the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at (800) 829-1040 to see if your federal tax return was affected.   You can also visit their website, https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-central 
  1. Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
    1. Report identity theft to the FTC at IdentityTheft.gov,  This site gives step-by-step help, checklists and sample letters.  You can also call the FTC at (877) 438-4338,