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Office of Tax and Revenue

The Collection and Enforcement Administration (CEA) will have limited availability on Wednesday, June 12, with fewer staff members available. As a result, you may experience longer wait times. Normal operations will resume on Thursday, June 13. Thank you for your patience during this time.

Effective 2/26/24, OTR's Cashier's Office is now located at 1100 4th Street, SW, Suite E200, Washington, DC 20024.

In-person appointments for OTR’s Walk-In Center and the Recorder of Deeds Office can be made here.

Certificate of Clean Hands: Obtaining a Certificate of Clean Hands is a simple process by visiting MyTax.DC.gov.

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Big Changes for the DC Earned Income Tax Credit

Learn about the changes for trhe DC EITC. Pay less in taxes or get cash back.

File Form D-40, Schedules and Standalone Schedule H Tax Return

File your individual income tax returns at no cost via the MyTax.DC.gov portal.

Check Your Refund Status Online

OTR’s enhanced security measures to safeguard taxpayers’ identities and to combat theft/tax refund fraud may result in longer processing times for some tax returns and associated refunds. Processing selected tax returns could be up to eight weeks.

MyTax.DC.gov

File. Pay. Register. District of Columbia Taxes

Need a Certificate of Clean Hands? Visit MyTax.DC.gov.

Taxpayers requesting a Certificate of Clean Hands can do so online at MyTax.DC.gov.

Office of the Taxpayer Advocate

The Office of the Taxpayer Advocate (OTA) is a unit within the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue dedicated to ensuring that all taxpayers are treated in a fair and equitable manner and in accordance with the District’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights.

Featured Services

Real Property Tax Matters

Get help understanding your real property tax assessment and bill as well as information and...

Tax Forms and Publications

Fast and secure e-filing services provide a faster turnaround time for your tax refund.

OTR Customer Service Center

Visit OTR's state-of-the-art, walk-in customer service facility for tax assistance.

Real Property Tax Service Center

Review information and services available for tax assessments, exemptions, payment and relief.

Business Tax Service Center

OTR services and information that business taxpayers need to comply with District tax laws.

Individual Tax Service Center

Personal income taxpayer information and services to comply with District tax laws.

New! File 2021 Individual Income Tax (D-40) Via MyTax.DC.gov

File 2021 Individual Income (D-40) Tax Return and Schedules Via MyTax.DC.gov

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

Tax Law and Guidance

View Tax Law and Guidance information.

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Press Releases

Apr 10 2024

4/20 Medical Cannabis Sales Tax Holiday Week for 2024

View information on the Tax Holiday Week for 2024.

Jan 29 2024

District of Columbia Tax Filing Season Begins Today

(Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) will begin to accept...

Jan 23 2024

Mayor Bowser Emphasizes Resources and Credits Available to Residents Ahead of 2024 Tax Season

Residents Encouraged to File For Credits and Incentives to Increase Their Returns. Tax Returns are...

Nov 15 2023

OTR to Hold Its Annual Tax Practitioner's Institute Workshop Virtually on January 11, 2024

The seminar is free, but registration is required.

Sep 27 2023

District of Columbia Tax Changes Take Effect October 1st

The District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) reminds taxpayers, tax professionals,...

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Office of Tax and Revenue

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm, except District holidays

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1101 4th Street, SW, Suite 270 West, Washington, DC 20024
Phone: (202) 727-4829
Fax: (202) 442-6890
TTY: 711