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
Blog
DC’s Reserves Are Poorly Designed for a Rainy Day
By Tazra Mitchell • February 3, 2021 • Budget / Taxes
Report
The COVID-19 Recession is DC’s Rainy Day, but Reserve Rules Limit its Response
By Tazra Mitchell • February 3, 2021 • Budget / Taxes
Blog
DC’s Revenue Picture is Improving but Substantial Financial Challenges Remain
By Tazra Mitchell • January 5, 2021 • Taxes
Blog
5 Things You Should Know about the District’s Latest Revenue Forecast
By Tazra Mitchell • October 7, 2020 • Budget / Taxes
Testimony
Testimony of Tazra Mitchell at the Committee of the Whole Budget Public Hearing on the Tax Revision Commission Reestablishment Amendment Act of 2019
By Tazra Mitchell • September 30, 2020 • Taxes
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
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D.C. Council Debates Proposed Tax Increase on the Wealthy
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 29, 2021
Statement from the DC Fiscal Policy Institute: DC Council’s Budget Takes Big Step in Ensuring a Just Recovery and Future
By Erica Williams • July 21, 2021
Chairman Mendelson’s Newsletter on Raising Taxes, Annotated
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 20, 2021
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