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
Hiding the Costs of Business Tax Cuts: Bill 17-20 Could Lead to Substantial Tax Cuts, But Was Designed to Appear to Have No Effect on DC Finances
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 3, 2008 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Testimony
Testimony of Katie Kerstetter, DC Fiscal Policy Institute, For the Joint Public Hearing on Bill 17-0265: Neighborhood Restaurant and Retail Tax Incentive Act of 2007, Committee on Finance and Revenue & Committee on Economic Development
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • November 28, 2007 • Inclusive Economy / Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere, Executive Director, DC Fiscal Policy Institute on Bill 17-141, “The New E-Conomy Transformation Act of 2007” District of Columbia Committee on Finance and Revenue
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • October 10, 2007 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Latest on this Issue
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
Report
DC Must Grow Revenue and Spending to Pursue More Transformative Change
By Erica Williams • May 1, 2024 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Testimony
Council Must Choose to Equitably Raise Revenue Over Balancing the Budget on the Backs of Black and Brown Residents
By Tazra Mitchell • April 23, 2024 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
