NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 15, 2003 Electronic Filing Encouraged for Accurate Returns, Faster Refunds (Washington, DC) Mayor Anthony A. Williams and the DC Office of Tax and Revenue are making tax filing easier for District taxpayers as they kick off the 2003 tax filing season. District taxpayers are encouraged to file their tax returns through the District's free online Electronic Taxpayer Service Center, where they can also pay taxes owed or track the status of their refunds. When filing, taxpayers are encouraged to take advantage of the DC Earned Income Tax Credit, which is 25 percent of the federal credit, and the new deduction for contributions to the DC College Savings Plan, which allows District taxpayers to deduct up to $3,000 for individuals and $6,000 if married filing jointly. "We are streamlining processes to be more responsive to District taxpayer requests for an easier, less cumbersome tax filing process. We continue to focus on friendlier service and efficiency from the inside, in order to provide taxpayers the information and services they need to meet their tax obligations," said Mayor Williams. Page 1 of 3      1  2  3