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
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The District Earned Income Tax Credit: Helping Working Families Escape Poverty
By Ed Lazere • November 4, 2002 • Income & Poverty / Revenue & Budget / Taxes
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Problems with the “Positive Tax Trigger”
By Ed Lazere • April 18, 2002 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
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Suspending the Tax Parity Act in 2003 is Vital to Helping the District Maintain a Balanced Budget and Fiscal Stability
By Ed Lazere • February 15, 2002 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
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DC Tax Credits for Households with Low Incomes Will Reduce Child Poverty by One-Fifth
By Maria Manansala • December 18, 2025 • Income & Poverty / Taxes
Testimony
Mayor’s Proposed FY25 Budget Would Set Back Progress. DC Council Does Not Have to Follow Suit.
By Erica Williams • May 13, 2024 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
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DC Must Grow Revenue and Spending to Pursue More Transformative Change
By Erica Williams • May 1, 2024 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
