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Washington, DC accountants

Find an accountant or CPA in Washington, DC

DC has its own income tax with a high top rate, and a franchise tax that can apply even to self-employed people. Many residents also work in Maryland or Virginia. Here is how to check a DC CPA.

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Checking a Washington, DC CPA

CPAs are licensed by the DC Board of Accountancy, which offers an online license lookup. CPAverify.org is another way to check.

DC taxes

  • Income tax with a top rate of 10.75% for very high incomes.
  • Unincorporated business franchise tax: many self-employed people and partnerships with DC gross income above a threshold owe it.
  • Working in Maryland or Virginia: DC residents generally pay income tax to DC on their wages; DC cannot tax non-residents' wages.
  • Sales tax applies to most goods and some services.

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Many do, if their DC gross income is above the filing threshold. An accountant can check whether an exemption applies.
Use the DC Board of Accountancy license lookup or CPAverify.org, and check the license is active.

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