DC Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR)

Dec 23, 2025

Access the DC Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) here.

The DC Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) is the state agency responsible for administering tax laws and collecting revenue in the District of Columbia. OTR ensures compliance with tax regulations and provides assistance to taxpayers in understanding and meeting their tax obligations.

Agency Accounts

DC Withholding Account

Access your online account via MyTax DC.

The DC Withholding Account allows you to set up and manage the following information:

  • Employer Account Number (Withholding Tax)
  • Initial Withholding Tax Deposit Schedule

DC Corporation Franchise Tax Account

Access your online account via MyTax DC.

The DC Corporation Franchise Tax Account allows you to set up and manage the following information:

  • Corporation Franchise Tax Account Number

DC Exemption Certificate Account

Access your online account via MyTax DC.

The DC Exemption Certificate Account allows you to set up and manage the following information:

  • Exemption Certificate Registration Date : Date that your exemption certificate registration was filed in the District of Columbia.
  • Exemption Certificate ID

DC Sales Tax Account

Access your online account via MyTax DC.

The DC Sales Tax Account allows you to set up and manage the following information:

  • Sales Tax Account Number

Find out more on how to stay compliant with the DC Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR):

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