Taxpayer Advocate

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The Office of the Taxpayer Advocate

Your Voice at OTR

Bill of Rights:

Be informed
Quality service
Pay no more than the correct amount of tax
Challenge the District's position and be heard
Have their dispute independently reviewed
Finality
Privacy
Confidentiality
Representation
A fair and just tax system

The Office of the Taxpayer Advocate

Your Voice at OTR

Bill of Rights:

Be informed
Quality service
Pay no more than the correct amount of tax
Challenge the District's position and be heard
Have their dispute independently reviewed
Finality
Privacy
Confidentiality
Representation
A fair and just tax system

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Who We Are

The Office of the Taxpayer Advocate (OTA) is a unit within the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue dedicated to ensuring that all taxpayers are treated in a fair and equitable manner and in accordance with the District’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights.

What We Do

The Office of the Taxpayer Advocate (OTA) works with the public to offer individual assistance, provide outreach and education to the public, stakeholders and OTR, and engage in systemic advocacy.

How to Request Assistance

If you have an individual tax problem that is causing you undue economic hardship, or if you have been unsuccessful in resolving a tax matter using the OTR’s normal channels, we may be able to assist you. Click the link below to complete a taxpayer advocacy request form.

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Office of Tax and Revenue Announces Important Filing and Payment Deadline Extensions for Business and Real Property Taxpayers

Date Released:

Fri, 03/20/2020

OTR announced today tax filing and payment deadline extensions to assist with the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

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