If your business is operating in the District of Columbia, you may be required to register for sales tax with the DC Office of Tax and Revenue. Sales tax registration is necessary for businesses selling tangible personal property or taxable services in the District of Columbia.
How to get a District of Columbia Sales Tax License
There is one sales tax setup task you may need to complete in District of Columbia to get your sales tax licence. You can follow the guide below to help you get registered directly with the District of Columbia agencies or use Mosey to do it.
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District of Columbia Sales Tax Filing Requirements & Deadlines
There is one sales tax filing requirement & deadline you may need to complete in District of Columbia. You can follow the guide below or use Mosey to do it.
District of Columbia Tax Exemption Setup for Corporation
If you are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, you are eligible to apply for exemption from the District of Columbia Corporate Income and Franchise Tax, as well as Sales & Use Tax on purchases of goods or services. To apply, you must file an Application for Exemption (Form FR-164) with the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue online and provide the copies of the organization's: (1) IRS determination Letter, (2) Certificate of Incorporation or Certificate of Authority, and (3) A copy of the lease that meets the physical location requirements (for sales tax exemptions).
Create MyTax Online Account
If you do not already have an online MyTax DC account, navigate to the MyTax DC homepage and click on "Sign-up for MyTax.DC.gov" to create a new account.
File Application For Exemption Online
Log in to your MyTax DC online account, then navigate to the "More..." tab. Then, under the Payments & Returns section, click "Request for Exemption to File (FR-164)."
District of Columbia Sales Tax Setup for PLLC, Professional Corporation, LLP, LLC, Corporation
If you sell tangible personal property or taxable services in DC, you are required to register with the Office of Tax and Revenue to collect and pay sales tax. If you are an out-of-state entity with at least 200 retail transactions or $100,000 in DC gross receipts for the current or previous calendar year, you have nexus for the purpose of sales tax.
Register for a Sales Tax Account
Log in to your MyTax DC account to register for a Sales Tax account.
District of Columbia Sales Tax Return for PLLC, Professional Corporation, LLP, LLC, Corporation
If you have a sales tax account in DC, you have to file sales tax returns electronically through the MyTax DC portal. Businesses are assigned a filing frequency of annual, quarterly, or monthly by Office of Tax and Revenue based on their sales tax liability.
File Sales Tax Return
Log in to your MyTax DC account to file a sales tax return.
Pay Sales Tax Online
Log in to your MyTax DC account to make a sales tax payment.
