Posts Tagged ‘DC’

DC Launches Tax Amnesty; Waives All Penalties and Fees on Back Taxes Paid by September 30, 2010

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

On Monday August 2^nd 2010, the DC Office of Tax and Revenue announced the start of its long-anticipated Tax Amnesty program. Under this program, delinquent taxpayers will:
(a) Get a rare opportunity to pay outstanding taxes and interest to the District.
(b) Have their penalties and fees waived, and
(c) Avoid criminal prosecution. 

The Amnesty program will run from August 2, 2010, through September 30, 2010. A public awareness program is underway to reach the residents of the District, adjacent suburbs and across the country. DC has also set up a special website (www.dctaxamnesty.com) to assist affected taxpayers.

Aronson & Company’s team of state and local tax experts is ready to assist affected taxpayers with issues such as eligibility requirements; required documents, including application forms; and, expediting payments and liability resolution. Affected taxpayers should contact either Jack Koniszewski at 301-231-6205 or Henry Chiwaya at 301-222-8217 or visit our website.

DC Announces Joint and Married Filing Separately Options for Domestic Partners and Same-sex Spouses

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

On January 12, 2010 the District of Columbia’s Office of Tax and Revenue (DC OTR) announced that individuals who are registered domestic partners in the District or are in similar relationships from other jurisdictions or will be able to file jointly, or married filing separately, on a combined return for the tax year 2009. Further, subject to approval by the U.S. Congress, expected by March 2, 2010, same-sex individuals who were married in other jurisdictions will be able to file jointly, or married filing separately, on a combined form for the tax year 2009. To avoid having to file amended returns later, same-sex spouses are advised to defer filing their DC personal income returns until after March 2, 2010 . (more…)

DC Sales Tax and Use Tax Increase to 6 Percent on Oct 1st

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

Effective October 1, 2009, the District of Columbia’s general sales and use tax rate has been increased from 5.75 percent to 6 percent.  The special rates for sales of liquor for consumption off the premises (9 percent), prepaid telephone cards, rental or leasing of vehicles and certain utility trailers, food and beverages for immediate consumption (10 percent), parking (12 percent), other tobacco products (12 percent) and transient accommodations (14.5 percent) have NOT changed.  The excise tax on sales of motor vehicles has NOT changed.  For more information, click here.  Or contact Aronson and Company’s Tax Experts with your questions, call or email Henry Chiwaya, Senior Tax Manager, 301.222.8215.

D.C. Works to Secure More Federal Stimulus Money for improvement efforts

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

The District of Columbia, having already disbursed more than half ($240 million) of the $436 million in stimulus funds allocated to it by the administration, is looking to secure even more of the competitively-available stimulus dollars.   Find out how you can take advantage of these contractor opportunities in D.C. and federal government by visiting:

1. District Procurement Websites for Priority Procurements (including a “Stimulus” procurement website)
2. Utilize federal business intelligence tools such as FedMine to identify the procurement specialists at relevant federal agencies (free Fedmine trial available; subscribe with a 10% discount by mentioning Aronson)
3. Contact small business specialists at various federal agency Offices of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)

The Washington Business Journal reports the below D.C. and federal government agencies involved in these competitive opportunities. (more…)