Understanding and Filing DC Personal Property Tax Return FP-31

The DC Personal Property Tax Return FP-31 is a critical annual requirement for individuals and businesses in the District of Columbia that own or use tangible personal property for business activities. Filing this form is necessary for compliance with the district’s tax regulations. This affects a wide range of entities including individuals, corporations, partnerships, and various forms of trustees.

• Tax Applicability: In the District of Columbia, there’s a tax on physical property used for business, affecting everyone from individual business owners to corporations, partnerships, and various forms of trustees.
• Filing Threshold: If your business property is worth $225,000 or less, you don’t owe tax, but you still need to file a return.

Filing Process and Requirements:

• Online Filing: Starting in 2020, you must file DC personal property tax returns online. You can submit Form FP-31 at MyTax.DC.gov.
• Form Instructions: You’ll find detailed instructions for Form FP-31 online. They explain exemptions, due dates, payment options, and information about penalties and interest. 
• Account Validation: For online filing, you will need an ‘L’ notice number, a unique code located in the top-right corner of the documents received from the Office of Tax and Revenue.

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