INSTRUCTIONS: EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE A DC INCOME TAX RETURN (Form FR-127)

Washington D.C. residents may apply for an extension of six months to file their district tax return. This article discusses form FR-127 which should be filed in such cases. The document is available on the website of the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue. Note that payment must be submitted along with this extension or penalties and interest will be paid.

Extension Of Time To File A DC Income Tax Return FR-127 Step 1: The first page has three sections. The top half is a worksheet used to calculate the tax you owe which will not be submitted along with your application.

Extension Of Time To File A DC Income Tax Return FR-127 Step 2: On line one of the worksheet, enter your total estimated tax liability.

Extension Of Time To File A DC Income Tax Return FR-127 Step 3: On line two, enter the total of the DC income tax payments withheld from your wages.

Extension Of Time To File A DC Income Tax Return FR-127 Step 4: On line three, enter the total of all D.C. estimated tax payments for the year in question which you have already submitted.

Extension Of Time To File A DC Income Tax Return FR-127 Step 5: On line four, add lines two and three to determine your total payments already made.

Extension Of Time To File A DC Income Tax Return FR-127 Step 6: Subtract line four from line one. If it is greater than 0, enter the amount on line five. If not, you do not need to submit this form.

Extension Of Time To File A DC Income Tax Return FR-127 Step 7: Two copies of the extension form are on this page. Divide the page along the dotted lines. Retain the worksheet and one copy of the extension form for your records. Only one copy of the form needs to be submitted.

Extension Of Time To File A DC Income Tax Return FR-127 Step 8: On the actual extension application, enter your name, address, Social Security number, daytime telephone number, and the size of the payment included with this form. If you are filing jointly, include your spouse's name and Social Security number as well. Make checks or money orders payable to "DC Treasurer."