2022-2023

DC Tax Revision
Commission

Appointed by the DC Council and the Mayor, we are an independent body that will provide recommendations for improving the DC tax code.

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UPCOMING

June 15, 2023 6:30 PM

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What we do

Over the course of the coming year, we are hearing from tax experts, economists, government officials and members of the public about what's wrong with the DC tax policy—and how to better align it with the city's values and shifting economic base.

Research tax policy

Our staff and consultants are sifting through best practices in tax policy and penciling out innovative ideas.

Expert briefings

On Tuesday evenings, we invite experts to brief the Commission.

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Guiding Principles

A broader, resilient tax base for a post-COVID economy
Progressivity and racial equity
Economic efficiency and competitiveness
Simple, open, and fair administrative processes
Public participation

We are scheduling open meetings for the spring and inviting online submissions.

Lines of communication

We want to stay in touch with you. Sign up at the bottom of the page for our meeting announcements.

Recommendations

We will submit our slate of recommendations to the DC Council at the end of 2023.

How to engage

Tell us what you think.

1
Comments

We welcome all ideas for improving the DC tax code. Comments will be posted to this website and presented to the Commission.

2
Written Statements

We invite individuals and organizations to submit formal 1-3 page statements for the public record. They will be posted on this website.

3
Town Halls

There are in-person and virtual opportunities for the public to speak directly to Commissioners. Sign up below.

Latest resources

Research
Potential Priority Research Projects
February 2023

Discussion Draft for TRC Reports and/or Presentations

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Research
List of Policy Options for Potential Consideration
February 2023

Draft of the TRC's running list of tax reform ideas

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Other
February 2023 DC Tax Revenue Estimate
February 2023

Produced by the District's Chief Financial Officer

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Backgrounder
Business Franchise Taxes
February 2023

Business franchise taxes include a tax on corporations’ profits, based largely on the federal corporate income tax, and a separate tax on unincorporated businesses. These two taxes are the city's fifth and sixth largest tax revenue sources. The business franchise tax has been an increasing source of tax revenue.

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Backgrounder
Business Franchise Taxes
February 2023

Business franchise taxes include a tax on corporations’ profits, based largely on the federal corporate income tax, and a separate tax on unincorporated businesses. These two taxes are the city's fifth and sixth largest tax revenue sources. The business franchise tax has been an increasing source of tax revenue.

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Backgrounder
The Individual Income Tax
January 2023

The individual income tax (IIT, sometimes known as personal income tax) is the city's largest single revenue source. It is also the fastest-growing and most progressive major revenue source.

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Backgrounder
Changes in the District since the 2013 Tax Revision Commission
January 2023

Since the last DC Tax Revision Commission in 2012-2013, the District has enacted significant tax changes. Here is an overview of what changed in our tax system.

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Backgrounder
The Real Property Tax
January 2023

The two main components of the property tax—the real commercial property tax and real residential property tax—are the city's second and fourth largest single revenue sources. Revenue from both taxes have been stable or rising for most of the last two decades as a share of total DC taxes, but have declined as a share of total tax revenue in recent years.

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Expert Presentation
Tax Systems Resilience and Sustainability by Kim Rueben
January 2023

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Expert Presentation
Tax Credits for Working Families by Bradley Hardy
January 2023

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Expert Presentation
Property Tax Relief for Homeowners by Adam Langley
January 2023

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Expert Presentation
Presentation by the DC Council Office of Racial Equity
December 2022

Namita Mody, Director, DC Council Office of Racial Equity

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Research
Potential Priority Research Projects
February 2023

Discussion Draft for TRC Reports and/or Presentations

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Research
List of Policy Options for Potential Consideration
February 2023

Draft of the TRC's running list of tax reform ideas

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Other
February 2023 DC Tax Revenue Estimate
February 2023

Produced by the District's Chief Financial Officer

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Other
Latest DC Cash Collection Report
April 2022

Each month, the OCFO publishes a report of cash collections by the District government.

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Other
National 2020 Tax Burden Study
April 2022

Comparison of tax Rates and tax burdens between DC and the rest of the country

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Other
Latest Economic and Revenue Trend Report
March 2022

Key DC econoic indicators from the OTR's office

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§ 47–462. Tax Revision Commission — Established; submission of recommendations. | DC Law Library