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
Press Release
80 Percent of DC Voters Support Raising Local Taxes on High-Income Residents to Sustain DC’s Economic Recovery, with Strong Support for Investments in Child Care and Housing
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • June 22, 2021 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
In The News
D.C., please tax me more to fund recovery for all our residents
Washington Post • June 4, 2021 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Report
Tax Injustice: DC’s Richest Residents Pay Lower Taxes than Everyone Else
By Tazra Mitchell and Danielle Hamer • March 5, 2021 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
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Fact Sheets
The District Can Raise Critically Needed Revenue by Taxing Wealth
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • February 21, 2024 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Blog
Top 5 Percent of DC Earners Pay Lower Share of Income in Taxes than Bottom 95 Percent
By Erica Williams and Nikki Metzgar • January 9, 2024 • Taxes
Report
Taxing Capital Gains More Robustly Can Help Reduce DC’s Racial Wealth Gap
By Tazra Mitchell • October 31, 2023 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes