The term "federal/state" means that the DC return is transmitted with the federal return to the IRS. Electronically filed returns provide a variety of advantages, including a shorter refund turnaround time and electronic acknowledgment of receipt of your return.
E-Filing Through a Paid Preparer
Many local tax preparation services participate in DC E-File. When you find a preparer to electronically file your DC return, remember that you must file your federal return electronically at the same time.
Information for Tax Preparers and Software Developers
Combined Federal/State Filing (CF/SF) Program
The IRS CF/SF Program forwards certain information returns filed electronically through the IRS e-file system to participating states free of charge for approved filers. DC is participating in the program; however, DC still requires a separate direct filing via bulk upload or online data entry on OTR's tax portal, MyTax.DC.gov, even when you are an approved filer in the CF/SF program. For information on bulk filing on MyTax.DC.gov, please click here.
Federal and State E-File Program (Modernized e-File) Individual Income
DC Electronic filing for TY2025 will begin January 27, 2026.
The Tax Department does not charge any fees or receive any type of payment from any of the companies listed on this site. Please use caution when answering certain questions or clicking on links in which the company offers extra services. These add-ons/upgrades may result in you being required to pay for their services. If you are charged an unexpected fee, we suggest that you call the help line provided by the software.
To file by paper, you can obtain forms via OTR's Tax Forms and Instructions page or from OTR's Customer Service Center.
The District of Columbia is requesting additional information in an effort to combat stolen-identity tax fraud and ensure that your hard-earned tax refund goes to you. Please provide the voluntary requested information from your driver's license or District of Columbia identification card. Your return will not be rejected if you do not have a driver's license or District of Columbia identification card, and providing the information could help process your return quicker.
Authorized e-file tax software companies for TY2025 as of 1/29/2026
**Please note that product limitations may impact your filing, check with your prospective provider to review limitations and supported forms/schedules before filing.
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Company Name |
Product Name |
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1040NOW Corporation |
1040NOW |
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April Tax Solutions, Inc |
April |
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CCH Incorporated |
CCH ProSystem fx |
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Crosslink Professional Tax Solutions, LLC |
Crosslink 2026 |
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Drake Software, LLC |
Drake Tax |
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Drake Software, LLC |
1040.com |
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HRB Tax Group, Inc. |
H&R Block Tax Software (TXO) |
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HRB Tax Group, Inc. |
BlockWorks Online (BWO) |
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Intuit Inc. |
Lacerte |
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Intuit Inc. |
ProConnect Tax Online |
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Intuit Inc. |
TurboTax |
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Intuit Inc. |
ProSeries |
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Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, LLC |
ProFiler |
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On-Line Taxes, Inc. |
OLT.com |
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On-Line Taxes, Inc. |
OLTPro Desktop |
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On-Line Taxes, Inc. |
OLTPro Web |
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Taluy California Corporation |
FileYourTaxes.com |
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Taluy California Corporation |
ProTaxPro |
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TaxHawk Inc |
FreeTaxUSA.com |
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TaxHawk Inc |
TaxHawk.com |
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TaxHawk Inc |
Express1040.com |
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TaxSlayer |
TaxSlayer Pro |
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TaxSlayer |
TaxSlayer |
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Taxware Systems Inc |
Wintex-1040 |
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Thomson Reuters |
UltraTax CS |
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Universal Tax Systems, Inc |
ATX |
Federal and State E-File Program (Modernized e-File) Business
DC participates in the Modernized e-File program for Corporation (D-20 family), Unincorporated Business Franchise (D-30 family with an EIN only) tax returns and Partnership Return of Income (D-65).
Authorized E-File Tax Software Companies for Corporation, Unincorporated, Fiduciary, and Partnership Returns for TY2025 as of 1/29/2026 (Unless otherwise noted below)
**Please note that product limitations may impact your filing, check with your prospective provider to review limitations and supported forms/schedules before filing
Corporation
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Company Name |
Product Name |
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CCH Incorporated |
CCH ProSystem fx |
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Intuit Inc |
PROSERIES |
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Intuit Inc. |
Lacerte |
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Intuit Inc. |
ProConnect Tax Online |
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On-Line Taxes, Inc. |
OLTPro Desktop |
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On-Line Taxes, Inc. |
OLTPro Web |
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TaxSlayer |
TaxSlayer Pro |
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Thomson Reuters |
UltraTax CS |
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Universal Tax Systems, Inc |
ATX |
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Universal Tax Systems, Inc. |
TaxWise |
Unincorporated Business
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Company Name |
Product Name |
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CCH Incorporated |
CCH ProSystem fx |
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HRB Tax Group, Inc. |
BlockWorks Online (BWO) |
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Intuit Inc |
PROSERIES |
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Intuit Inc. |
Lacerte |
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Intuit Inc. |
ProConnect Tax Online |
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On-Line Taxes, Inc. |
OLTPro Desktop |
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On-Line Taxes, Inc. |
OLTPro Web |
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Thomson Reuters |
UltraTax CS |
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Universal Tax Systems, Inc |
ATX |
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Universal Tax Systems, Inc. |
TaxWise |
Partnership
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Company Name |
Product Name |
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Drake Software, LLC |
Drake Tax |
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Intuit Inc |
PROSERIES |
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Intuit Inc. |
Lacerte |
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Intuit Inc. |
ProConnect Tax Online |
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On-Line Taxes, Inc. |
OLTPro Desktop |
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On-Line Taxes, Inc. |
OLTPro Web |
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TaxSlayer |
TaxSlayer Pro |
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Thomson Reuters |
UltraTax CS |
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Universal Tax Systems, Inc |
ATX |
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Universal Tax Systems, Inc. |
TaxWise |
Fiduciary
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Company Name |
Product Name |
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CCH Incorporated |
CCH ProSystem fx |
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Drake Software, LLC |
Drake Tax |
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Intuit Inc. |
Lacerte |
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Intuit Inc. |
ProConnect Tax Online |
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On-Line Taxes, Inc. |
OLTPro Desktop |
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On-Line Taxes, Inc. |
OLTPro Web |
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TaxSlayer |
TaxSlayer Pro |
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Thomson Reuters |
UltraTax CS |
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Universal Tax Systems, Inc |
ATX |
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Universal Tax Systems, Inc. |
TaxWise |