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New DC Tax Rate Changes – Effective October 1, 2018

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
CONTACT: Natalie Wilson
(202) 442-8072

(Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) reminds tax professionals, software providers, businesses, and others about tax rate changes that will take effect on Monday, October 1, 2018. The changes will apply as required by the Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 for the following tax types:

Sales & Use Taxes
Hotel/Transient Accommodations
Tobacco Taxes
Estate Taxes
Real Property Taxes
Motor Fuel Taxes

Click here to view the the full Press Release and how the increase will effect the above tax types.

Workshops to Educate DC Seniors about Real Property Tax Relief Programs

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
 CONTACT: Natalie Wilson              

Neighborhood Seniors,

Do you want to learn more about Real Property Tax Relief Programs available in DC to help reduce your tax liability?

Read below to find out more about the October series of Real Property Tax Relief Program Workshops coming to a Senior Wellness Center near you ! 
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In October OTR Will Host a Series of Workshops to Educate DC Seniors About Real Property Tax Relief Programs

The workshops will be held at various senior wellness centers across the city.

(Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) announced today that it will host a series of workshops in October to educate senior residents about real property tax relief programs that are available to reduce their tax liability. The workshops, which are supported by the Office of Aging, will take place at various senior wellness centers across the city.

“District of Columbia property owners who are senior citizens may be eligible for significant real property tax relief that would reduce their taxes,” said Deputy Chief Financial Officer Keith J. Richardson. “At the Office of Tax and Revenue we are committed to ensuring that senior homeowners, many on fixed incomes, take advantage of the tax relief programs available to them.” 

Seniors can receive assistance with:

  • Senior Assessment Cap
  • Homestead Deduction
  • Homeowner/Renter Property Tax Income Tax Credit (Schedule H)
  • Lower Income, Long-Term Homeowners Income Tax Credit
  • Property Tax Deferral
  • Low-Income Senior Homeowners
  • Senior or Disabled Owner Tax Relief

The workshops are free and open to the public.

Click for Workshop Schedule and more information.

DC Mayor rescinds State of Emergency orders as hurricane heads south

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September 13 at 9:06 PM

After Hurricane Florence’s path followed a southerly course, District Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) rescinded a state of emergency Thursday evening.

On Tuesday, Bowswer followed neighboring jurisdictions of Virginia and Maryland as localities prepared for heavy rain and potential flooding as forecasters originally predicted that the hurricane could affect the mid-Atlantic region.

But as the storm landed in the Carolinas Thursday, Bowser lifted the city’s emergency footing.

“As Hurricane Florence is projected to have a diminished effect in the District, [Bowser] has rescinded her state of emergency declaration, effective immediately,” according to a statement.

The state of emergency would have authorized city leaders to apply for financial assistance with FEMA and other federal or private relief agencies, the mayor’s office said. Now, authorization for additional funding is no longer needed.

Click here for more details.

Sign Up for AlertDC to know what’s going on in our neighborhood

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AlertDC is the official District of Columbia communications system allowing you to pick the type of emergency alerts, notifications, and updates directly from the District of Columbia’s public safety officials. By staying informed, AlertDC is your personal connection to real-time updates and instructions to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your neighborhood. View current alerts.

The best part?

AlertDC allows you to pick and choose what kind of notifications you want to receive through text and/or email. You can pick alerts about traffic, police events impacting public safety, widespread power and water utility outages, school & city government delays and closings, and much more. Plus, you can select the neighborhood or neighborhoods of interest to you – maybe it’s your child’s school, your office, or your favorite hangout.

To sign up, click on the “Sign Up for AlertDC” button below. If you already have an account, click the “Update your Profile” button below.

          

DC Mayor Declares State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Florence

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Tuesday, September 11, 2018
District Officials Monitoring Latest Developments of the Storm and Encourage Residents to Begin Preparing Now

(WASHINGTON, DC) – As the District prepares for Hurricane Florence, Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared a state of emergency, effective immediately.

“While we are monitoring potential impacts of Hurricane Florence on the District, we remain committed to keeping our residents safe, prepared, and informed,” said Mayor Bowser. “I encourage all District residents and visitors to take this storm seriously and stay up to date on the latest emergency information, including signing up for our AlertDC messaging service.”

The declaration of public emergency is effective immediately and will stay in effect for 15 days. The declaration authorizes the City Administrator, in coordination with the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice, the Director of the District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA), and the Chief Financial Officer, to apply for financial assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, any other federal, private, or nonprofit disaster relief and recovery organizations, and any other appropriate agencies of the United States government.

The emergency declaration implements the District response plan and applies to all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the DC Government. It also permits utility workers and District agencies to retain crews to complete emergency repairs and restore services beyond normal work hours. The emergency declaration prohibits price gouging during the public emergency or for the next 30 days (whichever is shorter). The last time Mayor Bowser declared a state of emergency was on January 21, 2016, ahead of the winter storm known as Snowzilla.

HSEMA is coordinating preparations and emergency planning with its partner agencies at the District, federal, and regional levels. Additional information will be provided to the public as Hurricane Florence’s trajectory and its impact on the District become more precise.

Mayor Bowser advises that District residents and visitors should:

Sign up for alerts at alertdc.dc.gov. AlertDC is your personal connection to real-time updates and instructions to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your neighborhood.

  • Encourage family and friends in the storm’s path to listen to officials and have a plan on how you will communicate once the storm passes.
  • Replenish your emergency supply kit, especially if you have dietary or medical needs. For a list of items you need, visit ready.dc.gov/kit.
  • If you have access and/or functional needs, take steps to prepare in advance, including informing your support network of your emergency supplies and planning for your critical needs, such as transportation, power, and communications.
  • Monitor local radio or TV stations for updated emergency information.
  • Clean out your home’s gutters and empty out your rain barrels.
  • Contact DC Water at (202) 612-3400 to report any clogged sewer basins and clean out any trash or litter around sewer basins.

Follow HSEMA’s Twitter and Facebook for updated information from the District on potential impacts.

For more information, click here.

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