This article applies to:

1040 Washington DC electronic filing information

If you have specific questions about what you can e-file or about rejections you received, contact the state for more information.

Systems and Forms

Sylvia M. Magby, Chief

1101 4th Street SW, 2nd Floor

Washington, DC 20024

Email
: efile@dc.gov

Phone
: 202-442-6239 or 202-442-6279

Tax Refund Inquiries
: 202.759.1946 or mytax.dc.gov/_/#1

E-filing information	Details
Grace period	DC has no published perfection period, please contact DC if you need information regarding your specific return.
E-filing mandate	No
Accepts state-only filings	Yes - Attach the federal XML created for this State (Default). Only Federal e-file validation errors have to be cleared. E-file Reject Diagnostics do not have to be cleared.
Return types accepted	Resident Part-year resident Amended Estimate Payments Extension
Return types not accepted	Nonresident
Accepts returns with these conditions	Refund Zero balance Balance due
Direct deposit of refunds	Yes
Accepted forms of payment	Check Direct debit (EFW) Electronic funds transfer (EFT)
Signature requirements	ERO retains D-40E for 3 years. PIN is not allowed as signature.
Driver's license requirements	Optional
Supports PDF attachments	Yes
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing	Current tax year and two prior tax years
Special considerations	See DC-1345 Handbook for Electronic Filers for more information.