Government of the District of Columbia Office of the Chief Financial Officer Office of Tax and Revenue eTSC Business Registration Application Services of the eTSC Registration Instructions
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The Electronic Taxpayer Service Center
Logon ID’s and passwords will be sent in two separate envelopes by regular mailto the address
identified with the entity.
The electronic Taxpayer Service Center (eTSC) provides secure access to DC Business Tax
information. As a registered taxpayer service center customer, you may file tax returns, remit payment
via creditWcard or electronic funds transfer (EFT), view account balance information, and correspond
with the DC Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR).
If you are a third party bulk filer, or filing on behalf of an entity, and are not directly employed
by the entity, please complete the D-2848, Power of Attorney (POA) and Declaration of
Representation attached to this application. Businesses completing the POA are authorizing the
third party to view and have access to all tax accounts. Names listed on the POA must match
those listed in Part III with a unique email address.
The Taxpayer Service Center currently supports account balance inquiries, electronic filing for Sales
and Use monthly, quarterly and annual returns, Employer Withholding monthly, quarterly and annual
reconciliation returns, Specialized Sales Tax monthly returns, Ballpark Fee, Corporate and
Unincorporated Business Franchise Tax estimated and extension payments, Personal Property Tax
payments, and Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF) Assessments/Fees.
The electronic Taxpayer Service Center Registration Application must be completed to gain access to the
DC eTSC . PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. The application may be completed at the time of Business
Tax Registration, or separately, and fax to (202) 442-6388 or by email at ETSCAccount@dc.gov.
Use of the Center is free of charge.
* If using the credit/debit option, you will be charged a fee that is paid directly to the District's credit/debit card
service provider ; however, electronic filers are not required to pay by credit card. Payment is effective on the
day it is charged. In addition to ACH Debit, the following options are available for payment remittance:
Electronic Check (e-check)
Credit/Debit Card
Direct Debit
Check or Money Order (US Dollars)
For additional information regarding electronic payments, reference the EFT guide posted at
www.taxpayerservicecenter.com.
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INSTRUCTIONS
The following general instructions are provided to assist you in completing the application form.
PART I - GENERAL BUSINESS INFORMATION
1 (a). Federal Employer Identification Number - Please provide the Federal Employer Identification
Number of the business.
1 (b). Social Security Number - In the case of a sole proprietorship, with no employees, the Social
Security Number of the sole proprietor can be used in lieu of a Federal Employer Identification
Number. This is not required if a Federal Employer Identification Number is provided in question
1 (a).
2. Business Name - The legal name of the business, as registered with the DC Office of Tax and
Revenue.
3. Trade Name - The trade name of the business, as registered with the DC Office of Tax and Revenue.
PART II - AUTHORIZING AGENT INFORMATION must be completed to allow authorized officials
of the company access to the Electronic Taxpayer Service Center. The Authorizing Agent must be an
official of the business and is the person with the authority to grant access to District of Columbia tax
account information for the business identified in PART I - GENERAL BUSINESS INFORMATION .
In completing this section, the Authorizing Agent is granting such access to the Authorized Agent(s)
listed in PART III - AUTHORIZED AGENTS.
PART III - AUTHORIZED AGENTS & REQUEST TO REMOVE AUTHORIZED AGENTS
This section identifies the individuals authorized to view tax account information, file tax returns,
and remit tax payments on behalf of the business identified in PART I. The name and unique e-mail
address of each user are required for registration. A random Logon ID will be assigned to that user.
Logon ID's are issued to individuals not the entity. This section also allows you to remove
authorized agents; they will no longer have access to view tax account information, file tax returns,
or remit tax payments to the DC Office of Tax and Revenue.
PART IV - ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER (EFT) REGISTRATION
This section enables your organization to electronically transfer funds from your bank account to the
Office of Tax and Revenue’s bank account for ACH Debit. Please be aware that registration for
Electronic Funds Transfer is optional. The customer may also remit payments via credit card,
e-check, or ACH Credit. Please also be aware that registration for Electronic Funds Transfer does not
preclude the business from submitting payment by credit card or by check in certain circumstances.
It takes 2-3 business days before the payment is reflected on your account.
If completing Part IV, the ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER REGISTRATION, please note the following:
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ELECTRONIC TAXPAYER SERVICE CENTER GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
REGISTRATION APPLICATION OFFICE OF TAX AND REVENUE
PART I - GENERAL BUSINESS INFORMATION
1 (a). Federal Employer Identification Number
1 (b). Social Security Number
2. Business Name
3. Trade Name
4. Business Address
5. Local Business Phone No 6. Main Office Phone No
PART II - AUTHORIZING AGENT INFORMATION
1. Name
Last First MI
2. Title: _____________________
3. Work telephone:
4. E-Mail:
5. Do you, the authorizing agent, require access to the Electronic Taxpayer Service Center?
YES, I want access
NO, I am only authorizing access for those listed in PART III
6. Do you currently have a logon ID? Enter the number __________________________________________
Enter the number __________________________________________
7. Are you changing your email address, if so, enter the updated email address:
CERTIFICATION
I hereby authorize the agents listed in PART III to access the District of Columbia Electronic Taxpayer
Service Center for the business identified PART I. This authority is to remain in full force and effect until
the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue has received a written termination notification from an
authorized officer.
Signature of Authorized Official: ____________________________ Date: _____________________
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Business Name FEIN
SSN
PART III - AUTHORIZED AGENTS
List the individuals you are authorizing to access the tax accounts for the business identified in PART I. The name
and unique e-mail address of each user is required for registration. A random Logon ID will be assigned to the
user. You are granting these users access to view tax account information, file tax returns, or remit tax payments
to the DC Office of Tax and Revenue.
Name
Last, First MI E-Mail
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Part III- REQUEST TO REMOVE AUTHORIZED AGENTS
List the individuals you are authorizing to be removed from accessing tax accounts for the business identified in
PART I. You are requesting these users to be removed and they will no longer be able to view tax account
information, file tax returns, or remit tax payments to the DC Office of Tax and Revenue.
Name
Last, First MI Existing Logon ID
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Signature and Title of Authorized Official: __________________________________ Date: ______________
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Business Name FEIN
SSN
PART IV - ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER REGISTRATION (optional)
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) involves the transfer of funds from your bank account to the Office
of Tax and Revenue. You are still required to submit your tax return when using the ACH Debit
payment method.
If you would like to remit payment via ACH Debit , please provide the following contactinformation.
Last First MI
Telephone Number: E-mail:
Fax Number:
Complete this section to enable Electronic Funds Transfers to be initiated on the Electronic Taxpayer
Service Center by the authorized agents listed in PART III-Authorized Agents. This service allows
the authorizing agents to remit payment to the District of Columbia for tax debts via the ACH Debit
method of payment. This is a free and optional service to the registrant. The Financial Institution
Information below is required to enable the ACH Debit method of payment on the Electronic
Taxpayer Service Center.
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FINANCIAL INSTITUTION INFORMATION
I authorize the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue and the financial institution named below to
initiate entries to my check/savings accounts. This authority will remain in effect until I notify you in writing to
cancel it in such time as to afford the financial institution a reasonable opportunity to act on it.
PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF A VOIDED CHECK
Name of Financial Institution:*
Checking Account No:*
(or) Savings Account No*:
Financial Institution Routing Number* (between these symbols |: |: on the bottom left of your check):
*Mandatory Fields
I hereby authorize the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue to use the above information in
direct conjunction with the Electronic Funds Transfer program. This authority is to remain in full force
and effect until the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue has received a written termination
notification from an authorized officer. I will comply with the Electronic Funds Transfer provisions set
forth by the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue.
Signature of Authorizing Official: _________________________________ Date:
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Business Name FEIN
SSN
Government of the D-2848 Power of Attorney and
District of Columbia OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Declaration of Representation
▲ Personal information
Your first name, M.I., Last name for individual or Business name for business
Spouses first name, M.I., Last name for individual
Your SSN or EIN for business Spouse’s SSN Your daytime phone number
Home address (number and street) or business address Apartment number
City State Zip code
hereby appoint(s) the following representative(s) as attorney(s)-in-fact:
▲ Representative(s) This Power of Attorney will not be valid unless the Representative(s) complete the Declaration of Represen-
tative, sign and date this form on page 2.
Name and address EIN/SSN
Telephone No.
Fax No.
E-mail address
Name and address EIN/SSN
Telephone No.
Fax No.
E-mail address
▲ Tax matters
Type of Tax Income, Sales, etc Tax Form Years or Periods
▲ Acts authorized The representatives are authorized to represent the taxpayer(s) before the Office of Tax and Revenue
for the tax matters listed above, to receive and inspect confidential tax information and to perform any and all acts
that I (we) can perform (for example, the authority to sign any agreements, consents, or other documents). This
authority does not include the power to receive or cash refund checks. If you wish to grant this authority to your
authorized representative, please state this below. List any specific additions or deletions to the acts otherwise
authorized by this power of attorney:
▲ Notices and communications Original notices and other written communications will be sent to you and a copy to
the first representative listed unless you check the oval below.
If you do not want any notices or communications sent to your first representative, check here:
Revised 11/2005 D-2848 Page 1
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Business Name FEIN
SSN
Taxpayer’s SSN or FEIN Taxpayer’s Name
▲ Retention/revocation of prior power(s) of attorney By filing this power of attorney form, you automatically
revoke all earlier power(s) of attorney on file with the Office of Tax and Revenue for the same tax matters and years
or periods covered by this document.
If you do not want to revoke a prior power of attorney, check here:
You must attach a copy of any Power of Attorney you want to remain in effect.
▲ Signatures
Signature of taxpayer(s) If a tax matter concerns a joint return, both husband and wife must sign if joint representation
is requested. If signed by a corporate officer, partner, guardian, tax matters partner, executor, receiver, administrator,
or trustee on behalf of the taxpayer, I certify that I have the authority to execute this form on behalf of the taxpayer.
If other than the taxpayer, print the name here and sign below.
▲ Your signature Date Title if other than individual
Spouse’s signature if filing jointly Date Telephone number if other than the taxpayer
If not signed and dated, this power of attorney will be returned
▲ Declaration of Representative Representative(s) must complete this section and sign below.
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that:
• I am not currently under suspension or disbarment from practice before the Internal Revenue Service;
• I am aware of regulations, contained in Treasury Department Circular # 230, as amended, concerning the
practice of attorneys, certified public accountants, enrolled agents, enrolled actuaries, and others; and the
penalties for false or fraudulent statements provided in DC Official Code Section 47-4106;
• I am authorized to represent in the District of Columbia, the taxpayer(s) identified for the tax matter(s) specified
herein; and I am one of the following:
a A member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of the jurisdiction shown below.
b A Certified Public Accountant duly qualified to practice in the jurisdiction shown below.
c An Enrolled Agent under the requirements of Treasury Department Circular # 230.
d A bona fide officer of the taxpayer’s organization.
e A full-time employee of the taxpayer, trust, receivership, guardian or estate.
f A member of the taxpayer’s immediate family (i.e., spouse, parent, child, brother, or sister).
g An actuary enrolled by the Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries under 29 U.S.C. (the authority to
practice before IRS is limited by section 10.3(d)(1) of Treasury Department Circular # 230).
h An unenrolled return preparer under section 10.7(c)(viii) of Treasury Department Circular # 230.
i A general partner of a partnership.
j Other
▲ Designation-Insert Jurisdiction (state) Signature Date
above letter (a-j)
If this declaration is not signed and dated, this power of attorney will be returned
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