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District of Columbia
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 3, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in the District of Columbia, we recommend that you visit D.C.'s COVID-19 Recovery Resources or Food Resources.
Tax-Related Relief Programs
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Extensions for Sales and Use, Real Property, and Individual/Partnership/Franchise Taxpayers, and Guidance on the Franchise Tax Nexus
As part of the COVID-19 Response Emergency Amendment Act of 2020, the D.C. Office of Tax and Revenue (“OTR”) was granted expanded authority to extend deadlines and waive interest and late payment penalties to assist taxpayers, businesses, and … » more information -
Small Retailer Tax Credit
The Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) is reaching out to 2,500 small businesses that have not filed a District franchise tax return claiming the Small Retailer Tax Credit. If an eligible small retailer did not claim the credit on its 2018 District … » more information
Miscellaneous Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Pandemic Education Relief Act of 2020
The COVID-19 Pandemic Education Relief Act of 2020 (the “Education Relief Act”) provides assistance to students and institutions of higher education impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. » more information -
Federal Student Loan Payment Suspension and Interest Waiver
To provide student borrowers greater financial flexibility during the COVID-19 crisis, the Department of Education has temporarily suspended the obligation to make payments for most federally-owned student loans. Additionally, the interest rate on … » more information -
Exemption from Civil Liability
COVID-19 Response Supplemental Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 exempts any person, employee of the District of Columbia not otherwise exempt under existing law, or contractor providing services arising out of a contract with the District of Columbia … » more information -
Distance Learning for Summer
District of Columbia Public Schools will be starting the school year with all-virtual instruction through November 6, 2020. Students will engage in a combination of live instruction (including small group work) and independent study. » more information -
Remote Notarizations
During a Public Health Emergency, the Mayor may permit notarial acts even without the physical appearance of the person making the statement or executing the signature if: … » more information -
Student Loan Payments Relief for Residents Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic
Residents with commercially-owned Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) loans or privately-held student loans who are struggling to make their payments will be eligible for expanded relief through this DC program backed by twelve private … » more information -
Third-Party Food Delivery Commissions
During the period of time for which the Mayor has declared a public health emergency, a person, corporation, partnership, or association operating a third-party food platform within the District shall register with the Department of Consumer and … » more information -
Department of Motor Vehicles Extension of Expiration Dates
In light of COVID-19, all D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles documents with an expiration date on or after March 1, 2020 will remain valid until 45 days after the COVID-19 public health emergency concludes. Eligible documents include driver licenses, … » more information
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