WASHINGTON, D.C. - The District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue and the Internal Revenue Service will "kick-off" the 2000 tax-filing season. Deputy Chief Financial Officer for Tax and Revenue Dr. Natwar M. Gandhi, and IRS Acting District Director Marie Medeck, will jointly introduce new forms for the 1999 tax year; comment on this year's tax changes and outreach initiatives; and discuss joint efforts underway to assist Washington area taxpayers with their tax returns.

Special Note: Photo opportunities of the D.C. Office of Tax and Revenue's Customer Service Center and Telephone Information Unit are available upon request and can be scheduled prior to or after the news conference by contacting Clarice Nassif Ransom at 202-442-6483.