District of Columbia Tax Laws

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Death and taxes are the only sure things in life, as the saying goes. Welcome to FindLaw's District of Columbia Tax Laws section, with information about personal income taxes, sales tax, and the various consumer goods subject to excise taxes, such as alcohol and gasoline. This section also covers D.C.'s tax fraud and tax evasion laws, which can be found in the criminal code, as well as the procedures regarding probate and estate taxes. Keep in mind that tax rates are subject to change quite regularly. Click on a link below or speak with a local attorney to learn more about Washington, D.C. tax laws.

Learn About District of Columbia Tax Laws

  • D.C. Probate and Estate Tax Laws

    Overview of the District of Columbia's rules for administering estates, such as how assets and debts are assessed, and other aspects of the probate court process, including estate taxes.

  • D.C. Personal Income Tax Laws

    Summary of how personal incomes taxes are levied and collected in the District of Columbia, with current rates for various income tax brackets and additional resources.

  • District of Columbia Consumer Tax Laws

    Round up of the current tax rates for various consumer goods, such as gasoline, liquor, and cigarettes, in addition to the general sales tax rate in the District of Columbia.

  • Tax Fraud and Tax Evasion Laws

    General primer on the tax evasion and tax fraud statutes in the District of Columbia, which make it a crime to under-report income or to commit other fraudulent acts.

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