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OTR Quarterly Newsletter: SALT of the District, April 2024

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Exciting Updates to the District’s Clean Hands Requirement Process

Operating a business in the District of Columbia requires adherence to the District’s tax and revenue regulations, including obtaining a Certificate of Clean Hands. This certificate is essential for obtaining a business license, grants, contracts, or other goods and services … Continue reading

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OTR’s New Tax Advisory Board Holds First Meeting

On February 28, Deputy Chief Financial Officer of the DC Office of Tax and Revenue Keith J. Richardson convened the inaugural meeting of the newly formed OTR Tax Advisory Board. This meeting allowed for introductions and lively discussions between board … Continue reading

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Understanding the DC Personal Property Tax

For businesses and individuals in the District of Columbia, understanding the DC Personal Property Tax is crucial for compliance and financial planning. This guide aims to demystify the key aspects of this tax, providing answers to some of the most … Continue reading

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OTR Quarterly Newsletter: SALT of the District, January 2024

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Understanding DC Real Property Tax Classification

Vacant properties­­­­—properties that are not actively generating income or serving as primary residences—are a common sight in urban areas. Whether they’re awaiting redevelopment, stuck in legal disputes, or simply neglected, these vacant properties have specific tax implications that property owners … Continue reading

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OTR Quarterly Newsletter

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Update Your Address Book: OTR’s Real Property Tax Payment Address Has Changed

If you’ve been mailing your payments to our Washington, DC address, please note there’s been a change. Wells Fargo, our trusted payment processor, has recently transitioned their processing to “hubs,” and our new mailing address for payments is now based … Continue reading

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OTR Tax Notice 2023-03: Sales Tax on Additional Mandatory Charges as a Result of Initiative 82

Initiative 82, passed by District voters in November 2022, eliminated the tipped minimum wage for servers, bartenders and other tipped workers which was $5.35. (See, Initiative Measure No. 82 – District of Columbia Tip Credit Elimination Act of 2021, D.C. … Continue reading

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#TaxTuesday: Lunch & Learn Series Every Tuesday in March with OTR Staff on Instagram Live

Beginning Tuesday, March 7, from noon – 12:30 p.m., the Office of Tax and Revenue’s staff will host a series of interactive discussions on topics such as the DC Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), the clean hands process, and much … Continue reading

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