FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, 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.