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Thanks to everyone for coming out and joining us at the December Holiday Social! A special thank you to those who shared their favorite holiday dish and who helped make this event a success. A festive time was had by all!

We were blessed with a piano selection by Elson Nash’s son, Amiri Nash. Elson is PBCCA’s Corresponding Secretary. Amiri is an Instrumental Music student at Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, DC. Thank you Amiri for sharing your gifts and talents with the community. Great job!!

Click to hear a sampling of Amiri’s solo:

Congratulations to Robin Hammond, winner of the Holiday Basket giveaway full of goodies!

We look forward to seeing everyone again at the PBCCA 2019 Holiday Social on December 10, 2019!

Check out the pictures below from the event:

Thanks to Rev. Curry and the Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church family for allowing PBCCA to host our monthly meetings, Holiday Social, and other events at the church. We appreciate your hospitality and continued support. 

Due to forecast for rain on Saturday, October, 27, 2018, the Fall Cleanup has been moved to Saturday, November 3, 2018.  Click here for details.

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.

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.