How do I register for D.C. payroll taxes?

Registering for D.C. Payroll Tax Account Numbers

Washington, D.C. requires employers to register with the Office of Tax & Revenue and Office of Unemployment Compensation.

Office of Tax & Revenue Account Identification Number

• Register online
• Format: 12 digits (999999999999)
• To find an existing account number, call: (202) 727-4829

Office of Unemployment Compensation Employer Number

• Register online
• Format: 6 digits (999 999, 99-9999)
• To find an existing account number, call: (202) 698-7550

D.C. Payroll Taxes

Payroll Tax Rates

The Office of Unemployment Compensation will assign your unemployment insurance tax rate. New employers generally have an initial rate of 2.7%. There is a fixed Administrative Assessment rate of 0.2% for all employers.

Payroll Tax Deposit Schedules

All unemployment taxes are deposited quarterly.

The Office of Tax & Revenue will assign your withholding deposit schedule, but most employers will deposit monthly.