Washington D.C. Payroll Tax

Registration Guide for Employers (2025)

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If your business is hiring employees in Washington D.C., you must comply with local payroll tax registration requirements. This includes securing licenses for employer withholding tax and unemployment insurance tax.

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🏛️ Overview: Payroll Taxes in Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. requires employers to register for:

• Withholding Tax (employee income tax)

• Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax (paid by the employer)

Both are necessary to legally hire, pay, and manage payroll for D.C.-based employees. Registration is done online and comes with no application fee.

1. Employer Withholding Tax Registration – D.C.

Agency:

District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR)

Who Must Register:

Any business that pays wages to employees who live or work in D.C. is required to withhold D.C.

income tax and register with the OTR.

How to Register:

✅ Register online through the MyTax.DC.gov portal

✅ Ensure you have a Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) before beginning

2. Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax Registration – D.C.

Agency:

District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES)

Who Must Register:

Employers that pay wages of $1,500 or more in a calendar quarter or employ one or more people for at least 20 weeks in a year must register for UI tax in D.C.

How to Register:

✅ Register online via the Employer Self-Service Portal

✅ Submit required business and employment details

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✔️ Withholding & UI tax account registration

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