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
Sales Tax Information
This guidance is useful for federal government employee travelers, vendors (hotels and restaurants) who provide services to federal government employee travelers, tax-exempt state government employee travelers, and organizations exempt from DC sales taxes.