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
Report
The Mayor and DC Council Balanced the FY 2020 and FY 2021 Budgets Using a Variety of Tactics, Including Revenue Increases
By Tazra Mitchell • September 28, 2020 • Budget / Taxes
Press Release
#JustRecoveryDC Condemns DC Council’s Last-Minute Budget Cuts
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 23, 2020 • Budget / Taxes
Blog
DC Council Should Protect Revenue Increases at Second Vote and Use More Reserves
By Eliana Golding • July 16, 2020 • Budget / Taxes
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
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‘D.C.’s richest residents pay lower taxes than everyone else,’ report finds
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • April 29, 2021
Tax Injustice: DC’s Richest Residents Pay Lower Taxes than Everyone Else
By Tazra Mitchell and Danielle Hamer • March 5, 2021
DC’s Financial Challenges Remain, Even As its Budget Deficit Shrinks
By Tazra Mitchell • March 3, 2021
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