The structure of DC’s tax system—who pays and how much—raises issues that are important to all of us.
The taxes paid by DC residents and businesses support vital public services that make DC an attractive place to live and work. From schools to housing to parks to public transportation, these are critical to a robust economy and strong communities. DCFPI works to promote a tax system that is adequate to meet our city’s needs and fair in distributing taxes among residents and businesses.
Featured Publications & Resources
Testimony
Testimony of Tazra Mitchell at the Committee of the Whole Budget Oversight Hearing
By Tazra Mitchell • June 17, 2020 • Budget / Taxes
Press Release
83 Percent of D.C. Voters Support Raising Local Taxes on Wealthy Residents
By Gail Zuagar • June 17, 2020 • Budget / Taxes
Blog
A Deeper Dive Into the Mayor’s Budget Proposals
By Doni Crawford, Eliana Golding, Qubilah Huddleston, Tazra Mitchell and Alyssa Noth • May 22, 2020 • Affordable Housing / Budget / Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education / Jobs & Training / Taxes
Report
Taxes: Advance Tax Policy that Centers Equity, Adequacy, and Inclusive Growth
By Tazra Mitchell • February 5, 2020 • Budget / Taxes
Report
Revenue Revealed: It’s Time to Amend DC’s Tax Expenditure Programs
By Amy Lieber • March 26, 2019 • Taxes
Blog
Narrowing Income Inequality Through the Tax Code
By Marlana Wallace and Ed Lazere • October 17, 2018 • Taxes
Report
Taxes in the District: The Evolution of DC Tax Rates Since the Early 2000s
By Hannah Kohanzadeh • May 2, 2018 • Taxes
Report
Revenue: Where DC Gets Its Money
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • February 9, 2017 • Budget / Taxes
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Is DC Really Using Several of Its Reserves as Rainy Day Funds?
By Tazra Mitchell • February 12, 2021
District Financial Audit Shows Stratified Economy, but in a Strong Financial Position to Address Budget Deficit
By Eliana Golding • February 8, 2021
DC’s Reserves Are Poorly Designed for a Rainy Day
By Tazra Mitchell • February 3, 2021
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