Reminder: Withholding Form Changes for 2017
Beginning January 2017, the Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) is eliminating monthly withholding return filing for District of Columbia taxpayers. This will more closely align with the federal 491 withholding process and make tax filing simpler for District businesses/employers.
If you currently file the Employer/Payor Withholding Tax Monthly Return (FR-900M), you will no longer be required to file monthly withholding tax returns. Instead, you will be required to file the new Employer/Payor Withholding Tax- Quarterly Return, FR-900Q. However, you will still be required to make your tax payments on a monthly basis, with the due dates being the 20th of the following month, as they are now.
There will be an option of bulk filing the FR-900Q via
MyTax.DC.gov
beginning with the quarterly return due on April 30, 2017.
Additionally, beginning January 2017, another key feature will be a new standalone annual (Non-Payroll) return, FR-900NP. This new form aligns with federal regulations and IRS Form 945, and you can file it through
MyTax.DC.gov
. To report backup or income tax withholding on non-payroll payments such as pensions, annuities, and gambling winnings, use the FR-900NP only. In the event of an overpayment, a credit can be carried forward or a refund can be requested. Refunds will be issued by paper check once approved.
As a final reminder, the 2016 FR-900B (Employer/Payor Withholding Tax Annual Reconciliation and Report) will be the last reconciliation form filed and it is due by
January 31, 2017
via mail to Office of Tax and Revenue P.O. Box 96385 Washington, DC 20090-6385.
2017 FR-900A Due Date:
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The 2017 FR-900A (Employer/Payor Withholding Tax – Annual Return) is due January 31, 2018.
2017 FR-900NP Due Date:
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The 2017 FR-900NP (Annual Return for Withholding Reported on Forms 1099 and/or W-2G) is due January 31, 2018.
Note: A new 2017 FR-900P (Payment Voucher for Withholding Tax) will be available for any payments made during the 2017 calendar year.
DCRA Closed Martin Luther King Jr. Day & Inauguration Day
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day, the District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) will be closed on the following days:
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Monday, January 16, 2017
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Friday, January 20, 2017
Customers are encouraged to plan ahead for services requiring an in-person visit as customer volume is high before and after a holiday closing. DCRA has 22 online services, enabling customers to Skip the Trip to our offices and conduct your DCRA business 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, to include the DC Business Portal, the Property Information Verification System, and ProjectDox.
DCRA protects the health, safety, economic interests and quality of life of residents, businesses and visitors in the District of Columbia by ensuring code compliance and regulating business. For more information, visit dcra.dc.gov and be sure to like DCRA on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
If a critical issue comes up during non-business hours, such as building issues posing a risk to the public, please contact Homeland Security at (202)727-6161 to reach a DCRA Duty Officer. These building issues include:
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Fire – Structural or habitability assessment
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Structural collapse risk to public/other structures (i.e. vehicles impacting buildings)
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Weather damage
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Building habitability
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Inspection for reconnection of utilities
How To Expand or Launch Your Business
Are you ready to finally turn your great idea, expertise, or product into a successful business?
On January 25, DC Biz Chat experts will advise and guide you on everything you need to start and grow a thriving business in DC, including:
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Regulatory requirements
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Resources available throughout the District
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Ownership structures
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Basic legal considerations and free counsel
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Business plan formation
Register today to learn how to start, where to go, and who to know at WDCEP's DC Biz Chat speaker series.
Veteran discount available. Contact Erica Moore at
emoore@wdcep.com
for more information.
Featured Speakers:
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Melinda Bolling
– Director, D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
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Vincent Parker
- Business Licensing Administrator, D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
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Eric Rogers
– Chief of Staff, Department of Small & Local Business Development
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Darryl Maxwell
– Managing Attorney, DC Bar Pro Bono Center
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Janalee Redmond
– Owner, Brainy Belly
When
: Wednesday, January 25, 2016, Network: 8:30am to 9am; Learn: 9am to 10:30am
Where
: WDCEP, 1495 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Register
: To register and for more information please click on the following link:
https://nvite.com/dcbizchat/ylpweg
About DC Biz Chat
DC Biz Chat (formerly called the Entrepreneur Road Map) is a program of the Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP) to support its small business and entrepreneurship initiative.
In partnership with the Small Business Administration and Capital One Bank, DC Biz Chat is aimed at educating future and current business owners on the best practices for conducting business in Washington, DC and offers in-person guidance on how to start, expand, and market your DC business via a qualified speaker panel. Learn more at WDCEP.com.
Hospitality Security Training for Bars and Restaurants
DCNHA is pleased to provide this information as part of our periodic courtesy outreach to local hospitality community contacts and potential new Member establishments.
Join their growing membership and be among the local establishments "earning a seat at the table" to fight new regulations and costly new operating requirements, win improved licensing rules and regulatory reforms – as well as receive industry information on trainings, important licensing information and regulatory changes, and special Member benefits and discounts.
TWO-DAY HOSPITALITY SECURITY TRAINING
HOST Security Training: Mon.-Tues., Feb. 6 - 7
National Hospitality Security Certification Program in D.C.
Valuable training for all venues, all operation+security staff:
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Review of D.C. Alcohol Regulations
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Best Practices for Safe Operations
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Designing Security Plans
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Prevention and Proper Handling of Incidents
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Reducing Alcohol Service and Security Liabilities
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"Fake ID" Awareness and Enforcement
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Sexual Assault Prevention
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Terrorism and Active Shooter Awareness
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PLUS Additional Essential Operational and Security Topics
...Staff certification can result in lower venue insurance rates
NSC 2-DAY SECURITY CERTIFICATION TRAINING for Bars and Restaurants
DCNHA Affiliate Member and the nation's leading premise liability consulting company NSC is conducting the next two-day National HOST Security Hospitality Certification Training Program in D.C. on:
Monday, Feb. 6 – Tuesday, Feb. 7
5:00 – 11:00 p.m. (both days required)
DCNHA Member establishments receive a 20% discount for each staffperson enrolled in the training program (as an additional discount on the Early Registration discount available through Jan. 22)
Not yet a DCNHA Member? Contact them for Membership information.
Non-Members:
Use
standard online registration page
(Includes Early Registration Discount Only – Available through Jan. 22)
Is your business planning something special for the
New and existing ABC licensees are invited to attend ABRA’s Orientation Training from 2-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2016 to learn about:
