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Tax help in District of Columbia

District of Columbia tax rules, in plain words.

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The short answer

State tax debt in District of Columbia is collected by DC Office of Tax and Revenue, not the IRS. Self service plans run 24 months or less on balances under $100,000. You pay 10% down by bank draft on MyTax.DC.gov.

Key facts for District of Columbia

State income tax
4% to 10.75%. The top rate starts over $1,000,000. Source
Payment plan
Self service plans run 24 months or less on balances under $100,000. You pay 10% down by bank draft on MyTax.DC.gov. Source
Liens
A lien is filed when the balance is over $25,000, or when a smaller plan runs past 12 months. Source

Two debts, two sets of rules

  • The IRS collects federal taxes, with its own letters and plans.
  • DC Office of Tax and Revenue collects District of Columbia taxes, with its own rules.
  • A plan with the IRS does not stop the state from collecting, and the other way around.

Common questions in District of Columbia

Who collects state taxes in District of Columbia?

The DC Office of Tax and Revenue. It is separate from the IRS. A plan with one does not stop the other from collecting.

Can I get a payment plan for District of Columbia taxes?

Self service plans run 24 months or less on balances under $100,000. You pay 10% down by bank draft on MyTax.DC.gov.

Can TaxTruce help with District of Columbia tax debt?

Yes. TaxTruce is a free service that connects you with tax resolution firms that work in District of Columbia. Answer a few questions, confirm your phone with a text code, and a firm reviews your situation and calls you back. We are not the IRS or a state agency.

Results depend on your situation. Not every case qualifies.

Facts on this page come from DC Office of Tax and Revenue and are linked. Rules change. Check with DC Office of Tax and Revenue or a licensed tax pro before you act. We are not affiliated with DC Office of Tax and Revenue.

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