The Office of Tax and Revenue

01/20/2021

The Office of Tax and Revenue will be closed on Wednesday, January 20 in observance of Inauguration Day. OTR will resume normal operations on Thursday, January 21. Online services are available at MyTax.DC.gov.

01/07/2021

Tax Year 2020 Form 1095-B or Form 1095-C Due Dates

Tax Year 2020 Form 1095-B or Form 1095-C Due Dates available here: https://mytaxdc.wordpress.com/2021/01/07/tax-year-2020-form-1095-b-or-form-1095-c-due-dates/

Beginning in 2019, most District taxpayers must maintain qualifying health coverage, get an exemption, or pay a penalty. This is modeled on the federal individual shared responsibility requirement …

12/31/2020

The Office of Tax and Revenue will be closed on Friday, January 1 in observance of New Year's Day. OTR will resume its normal operating schedule on Monday, January 4.

FYI- Online services are available 24/7 via MyTax.DC.gov.

Happy New Year, everyone!

12/30/2020

ICYMI: Real Property Tax Suite Now Available at #MyTaxDC

The portal has new features, and now includes individual income, business, and real property taxes and fees administered by OTR.

MyTax.DC.gov tutorials are available here: https://bit.ly/2KQbNm3

MyTax.DC.gov Frequently asked questions (FAQs) are available here: https://bit.ly/3pBujNS

12/24/2020

Happy Holidays from OTR!

Have a wonderful and safe holiday, everyone.

12/24/2020

The Office of Tax and Revenue will be closed on Friday, December 25 in observance of Christmas Day. OTR will resume its normal operating schedule on Monday, December 28.

FYI- Online services are available 24/7 via MyTax.DC.gov.

12/15/2020

MyTax.DC.gov Tutorials and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Are Available for Taxpayers

MyTax.DC.gov Tutorials and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Are Available for Taxpayers.

Learn more here: https://mytaxdc.wordpress.com/2020/12/15/mytax-dc-gov-tutorials-and-frequently-asked-questions-faqs-are-available-for-taxpayers/

The Office of Tax and Revenue has unveiled new services to include the addition of real property tax functions at MyTax.DC.gov. The agency has created a series of tutorials and FAQs to help taxpaye…

12/14/2020

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

Learn more about the integration of the real property tax suite into MyTaxDC.gov here: https://otr.cfo.dc.gov/release/real-property-tax-suite-now-available-mytaxdcgov

12/11/2020

We're live at noon! Join us to learn more about how to prepare for the upcoming filing season! #DCOTR #OTA #YourVoiceAtOTR

12/09/2020

e-Services Unit Available to Assist with MyTax.DC.gov

e-Services Unit Available to Assist with MyTax.DC.gov.

Learn more: https://mytaxdc.wordpress.com/2020/12/09/e-services-unit-available-to-assist-with-mytax-dc-gov/

Our e-Services Unit, a component of the Customer Service Administration, is responsible for addressing and resolving inquiries received via our tax portal, MyTax.DC.gov. Additionally, customer serv…

12/08/2020

Effective December 16, Real Property Tax Payments Can No Longer Be Made at Wells Fargo Bank Branches | otr

Effective December 16 real property tax payments can no longer be made at Wells Fargo Bank branches.

Payments can be remitted at our online portal, MyTax.DC.gov, or mailed, via US Postal Service.

Read more: https://otr.cfo.dc.gov/release/effective-december-16-real-property-tax-payments-can-no-longer-be-made-wells-fargo-bank

Payments can be remitted at MyTax.DC.gov, or mailed, via US Postal Service.

12/04/2020

OTR’s taxpayer advocate is back today at noon! Join us live to learn more about the available options for paying your outstanding tax liability.

#DCOTR #OTA #YourVoiceAtOTR

12/03/2020

Want to learn about your options for paying an outstanding liability? Join OTR’s taxpayer advocate tomorrow on IG Live. (@MyTaxDC) The conversation begins at noon!

#DCOTR #OTA ##yourvoiceatotr

11/30/2020

Do you have an outstanding liability with the Office of Tax and Revenue?

Join OTR’s taxpayer advocate this Friday on IG Live to learn about payment options. The conversation begins at 12 pm.

FYI- If you missed the November 20 session, head over to our Instagram (@mytaxdc) to catch the replay.

#OTA #YourVoiceAtOTR

11/30/2020

We’re making improvements to MyTax.DC.gov! Beginning 5 pm Friday, December 4 through 7 am Monday, December 7, MyTax.DC.gov will not be available.

During this time, you will not be able to complete any transactions. Services will resume at 7 am Monday, December 7. Thank you for your patience during this brief interruption.

11/25/2020

The Office of Tax and Revenue will be closed on Thursday, November 26 in observance of Thanksgiving Day. OTR will resume its normal operating schedule on Friday, November 27.

FYI- Online services are available 24/7 via MyTax.DC.gov.

11/20/2020

The first session of our Lunch and Learn with OTR’s Taxpayer Advocate series kicks off in just 30 minutes. Meet us on Instagram (@MyTaxDC.) #OTA #YourVoiceAtOTR #MyTaxDC

11/20/2020

Need help understanding your tax bill? Lunch and Learn with OTR’s Taxpayer Advocate today at noon via Instagram Live (@mytaxdc.) We look forward to your participation! #OTA #YourVoiceAtOTR #MyTaxDC

11/19/2020

The Office of Tax and Revenue

You’ve got questions, and OTR’s taxpayer advocate has answers! Don’t forget to join us on Instagram live at noon this Friday, November 20 for a discussion about billing. #OTA #YourVoiceAtOTR #MyTaxDC

11/18/2020

You’ve got questions, and OTR’s taxpayer advocate has answers! Don’t forget to join us on Instagram live at noon this Friday, November 20 for a discussion about billing. #OTA #YourVoiceAtOTR #MyTaxDC

11/18/2020

Need help understanding your District of Columbia tax bill? OTR’s taxpayer advocate has answers! Join us at 12pm this Friday (Nov 20) via Instagram Live (@MyTaxDC) to learn more about OTR’s billing process. #OTA #YourVoiceAtOTR #MyTaxDC

11/16/2020

Need help understanding your District of Columbia tax bill?

OTR’s taxpayer advocate has answers! Join us at 12pm this Friday (Nov 20) via Instagram Live (@MyTaxDC) to learn more about OTR’s billing process. #OTA #YourVoiceAtOTR #MyTaxDC

11/06/2020

OTR to Hold Its Annual Tax Practitioner’s Institute Workshop Virtually on January 12, 2021 | otr

OTR to Hold Its Annual Tax Practitioner’s Institute Workshop Virtually on January 12, 2021.

The workshop will focus on what’s new for the upcoming filing season as well as tax law and form changes.

Click here to register: https://otr.cfo.dc.gov/release/otr-hold-its-annual-tax-practitioner%E2%80%99s-institute-workshop-virtually-january-12-2021

The seminar is free, but preregistration is required.

10/19/2020

Taxpayer rights are foundational principles that govern how OTR examines, assesses and collects taxes and how it treats taxpayers.

Learn more about your taxpayer rights and OTA’s services here: taxpayeradvocate.dc.gov.

10/16/2020

The Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) reminds taxpayers that there are payment options such as a payment agreement, available for any outstanding tax liabilities owed to the District of Columbia.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/351Mvri

10/09/2020

A key component of doing business in the District of Columbia is maintaining a Certificate of Clean Hands. Swipe left to learn more about the District’s Clean Hands mandate.

For further guidance, click here: https://otr.cfo.dc.gov/page/certificate-clean-hands

10/08/2020

The Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) reminds taxpayers that there are payment options such as a payment agreement, available for any outstanding tax liabilities owed to the District of Columbia. OTR’s tax portal, MyTax.DC.gov provides the convenience of making online payments 24/7.

Learn more here: https://mytaxdc.wordpress.com/2020/10/08/do-you-owe-district-taxes-make-easy-payments-via-mytax-dc-gov-3/

10/05/2020

District of Columbia Tax Rate Changes Effective October 1, 2020 | otr

Reminder- Effective Oct 1, the tax rate on other tobacco products remains 91 percent of wholesale sales of other tobacco products. Additionally, the rate for littler cigars is increased from $.249 to $.25 per little cigar.

To learn more, visit: https://otr.cfo.dc.gov/release/district-columbia-tax-rate-changes-effective-october-1-2020

These tax changes will take effect October 1, 2020, unless otherwise noted, for the following tax types:

10/05/2020

District of Columbia Tax Rate Changes Effective October 1, 2020 | otr

Reminder- Effective Oct 1, the fixed tax remains $4.50 per package of 20 cigarettes. However, the surtax is increased from $.48 cents to $.50 cents per package of 20 cigarettes. As a result, the combined cigarette excise tax per package of 20 cigarettes is $5.00.

To learn more, visit: https://otr.cfo.dc.gov/release/district-columbia-tax-rate-changes-effective-october-1-2020

These tax changes will take effect October 1, 2020, unless otherwise noted, for the following tax types:

10/02/2020

District of Columbia Tax Rate Changes Effective October 1, 2020 | otr

‪Reminder – Effective Oct 1, spirituous or malt liquors, beers, and wine sold for off-premises consumption by certain Alcoholic Beverage Control Board licensed vendors are subject to the 10% sales and use tax rate.‬
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‪To learn more, visit otr.cfo.dc.gov/release/district-columbia-tax-rate-changes-effective-october-1-2020‬

These tax changes will take effect October 1, 2020, unless otherwise noted, for the following tax types:

10/01/2020

A number of District tax law changes go into effect today, Oct 1.

Click here to learn more: otr.cfo.dc.gov/release/district-columbia-tax-rate-changes-effective-october-1-2020

09/22/2020

OTR has partnered with @thehive2.0 on the “Q3 Taxation Station” for small business owners.

For more information and to register for the workshop, click the link in @thehive2.0 ‘a bio.

#MyTaxDC #dcsmallbusiness #dcbusinesses #dcbusinessowner

09/22/2020

Learn more about OTA here: http://taxpayeradvocate.dc.gov

09/21/2020

District of Columbia Tax Rate Changes Effective October 1, 2020 | otr

The Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) reminds taxpayers, tax professional, software providers, businesses, and others about tax changes that were enacted in the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2020.

The new provisions include real property, sales and use, motor vehicle fuel, Stevie Sellows ICF-MR, games of skill, corporate franchise, unincorporated business franchise, estate, and individual income. There is also a tax rate increase on cigarettes.

Learn more here: otr.cfo.dc.gov/release/district-columbia-tax-rate-changes-effective-october-1-2020

These tax changes will take effect October 1, 2020, unless otherwise noted, for the following tax types:

09/16/2020

You’ve got questions, and we have answers!

OTR’s customer representatives are available to assist you Monday- Friday, 8:15 am – 5:30 pm.

Customer Service Administration: (202) 727- 4TAX (4829)

Collection Division: (202) 724-5045

E-Services: (202) 759-1946