In October OTR Will Host a Series of Workshops to Educate DC Seniors About Real Property Tax Relief Programs

(Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) announced today that it will host a series of workshops in October to educate senior residents about real property tax relief programs that are available to reduce their tax liability. The workshops, which are supported by the Office on Aging, will take place at various senior wellness centers across the city.

"District of Columbia property owners who are senior citizens may be eligible for significant real property tax relief that would reduce their taxes," said Deputy Chief Financial Officer Keith J. Richardson. "At the Office of Tax and Revenue we are committed to ensuring that senior homeowners, many on fixed incomes, take advantage of the tax relief programs available to them."

Workshops Schedule

Seniors can receive assistance with:

• Senior Assessment Cap
• Homestead Deduction
• Homeowner/Renter Property Tax Income Tax Credit (Schedule H)
• Lower Income, Long-Term Homeowners Income Tax Credit
• Property Tax Deferral
• Low-Income Senior Homeowners
• Senior or Disabled Owner Tax Relief

For additional information, please contact OTR’s Customer Service Center at (202) 727-4TAX (4829).