2024 Washington DC Tax Deadlines
Delaware C-Corporations operating in Washington DC have several important tax filing and payment deadlines beyond the traditional April 15th filing date. DC franchise taxes are due on April 15th, and can be extended to October 15th. See other important dates in the calendar below.
Upcoming Washington DC deadlines in 2024
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Washington DC Corporate Franchise Tax Return Form D-20 final due date if extended.
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C Corp Form 1120 Tax Return final due date for Washington DC startups if extension was filed.
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Delaware Quarterly Estimated Franchise Tax, Pay 20% of estimated annual amount (if annual amount expected to exceed $5,000).
Total 29 Tax events for Washington DC in 2024
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- 15 Jan : Federal Quarterly Estimated Tax 4th installment (fourth quarter 2023).
- 31 Jan : Send 1095-B and 1095-C forms to employees.
- 31 Jan : Washington DC startups should send 1099s to contractors. Send W2s to employees and e-file 1099-MISC for non-employee compensation with the IRS. Or file Form 8809 for a 30-day extension to file W2s and 1099-MISC for non-employee compensation.
- 31 Jan : Claim Research & Development Tax Credits on Form 941, and file annual Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) return on Form 940. Use our handy calculator to estimate your possible research and development tax credit.
- 28 Feb : For Washington DC startups, IRS ACA Compliance 1094-B, 1095-B, 1094-C, and 1095-C filings are due (if paper-filing, due April 1 if eFiling). File Form 8809 for a 30-day extension.
- 1 Mar : IRS 30-day automatic extension: provide Form 1095-B and Form 1095C to employees.
- 1 Mar : Delaware Annual Franchise Report filing deadline. Your Washington DC startup will pay a minimum of $400, which increases if you have significant funding.
- 31 Mar : Payment for the first half of the Real Property Tax Bill is due on this deadline.
- 1 Apr : IRS ACA Compliance 1094-B, 1095-B, 1094-C, and 1095-C filings are due (e-file).
- 15 Apr : Q1 DC Estimated Tax Form D-20ES due.
- 15 Apr : Washington DC Corporate Franchise Tax Return Form D-20 original due date. Can be extended to October 15.
- 15 Apr : Due date for Washington DC startup employees to make contributions to Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) for 2023 (Employee Benefits).
- 15 Apr : File the R&D Tax Credit Form 6765 with your tax return. Can extend to October 15. We strongly recommend working with a qualified CPA to prepare this form in conjunction with your Form 1120 if you are a high-growth startup – if your company is going to be acquired by a major technology company, that company’s CFO will use a strong tax team to do due diligence on this.
- 15 Apr : Federal Quarterly Estimated Tax 1st installment (first quarter 2024).
- 15 Apr : C Corp Form 1120 Tax Return due. The Federal Form 1120 is the U.S. Corporation Income Tax Return, which the IRS has companies use to report their income, losses, credits, etc., and to figure the income tax liability of the corporation. Can extend the deadline to Oct. 15. All Washington DC startups are required to file this Federal form by this deadline unless they file an extension.
- 30 Apr : Washington DC startups can claim Research & Development Tax Credits on Form 941.
- 1 Jun : Delaware Quarterly Estimated Franchise Tax. Pay 40% of estimated annual amount (if annual amount expected to exceed $5,000).
- 15 Jun : Q2 Washington DC Estimated Tax Form D-20ES due.
- 15 Jun : Federal Quarterly Estimated Tax 2nd installment (second quarter 2024).
- 31 Jul : Claim Research & Development Tax Credits on Form 941 .
- 1 Sep : Delaware Quarterly Estimated Franchise Tax. Pay 20% of your estimated annual amount (if annual amount expected to exceed $5,000).
- 15 Sep : Q3 DC Estimated Tax Form D-20ES due.
- 15 Sep : Payment for the second half of the Real Property Tax Bill is due.
- 15 Sep : Federal Quarterly Estimated Tax 3rd installment (third quarter 2024).
- 15 Oct : Washington DC Corporate Franchise Tax Return Form D-20 final due date if extended.
- 15 Oct : C Corp Form 1120 Tax Return final due date for Washington DC startups if extension was filed.
- 31 Oct : Claim your Research & Development Tax Credits on Form 941.
- 1 Dec : Delaware Quarterly Estimated Franchise Tax, Pay 20% of estimated annual amount (if annual amount expected to exceed $5,000).
- 15 Dec : Q4 DC Estimated Tax Form D-20ES due.
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Federal Quarterly Estimated Tax 4th installment (fourth quarter 2023).
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Washington DC startups should send 1099s to contractors. Send W2s to employees and e-file 1099-MISC for non-employee compensation with the IRS. Or file Form 8809 for a 30-day extension to file W2s and 1099-MISC for non-employee compensation.
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Claim Research & Development Tax Credits on Form 941, and file annual Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) return on Form 940. Use our handy calculator to estimate your possible research and development tax credit.
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IRS 30-day automatic extension: provide Form 1095-B and Form 1095C to employees.
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Delaware Annual Franchise Report filing deadline. Your Washington DC startup will pay a minimum of $400, which increases if you have significant funding.
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Payment for the first half of the Real Property Tax Bill is due on this deadline.
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Q1 DC Estimated Tax Form D-20ES due.
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Washington DC Corporate Franchise Tax Return Form D-20 original due date. Can be extended to October 15.
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Due date for Washington DC startup employees to make contributions to Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) for 2023 (Employee Benefits).
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File the R&D Tax Credit Form 6765 with your tax return. Can extend to October 15. We strongly recommend working with a qualified CPA to prepare this form in conjunction with your Form 1120 if you are a high-growth startup – if your company is going to be acquired by a major technology company, that company’s CFO will use a strong tax team to do due diligence on this.
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Federal Quarterly Estimated Tax 1st installment (first quarter 2024).
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C Corp Form 1120 Tax Return due. The Federal Form 1120 is the U.S. Corporation Income Tax Return, which the IRS has companies use to report their income, losses, credits, etc., and to figure the income tax liability of the corporation. Can extend the deadline to Oct. 15. All Washington DC startups are required to file this Federal form by this deadline unless they file an extension.
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Washington DC startups can claim Research & Development Tax Credits on Form 941.
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Delaware Quarterly Estimated Franchise Tax. Pay 40% of estimated annual amount (if annual amount expected to exceed $5,000).
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Federal Quarterly Estimated Tax 2nd installment (second quarter 2024).
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Claim Research & Development Tax Credits on Form 941 .
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Delaware Quarterly Estimated Franchise Tax. Pay 20% of your estimated annual amount (if annual amount expected to exceed $5,000).
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Q3 DC Estimated Tax Form D-20ES due.
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Payment for the second half of the Real Property Tax Bill is due.
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Federal Quarterly Estimated Tax 3rd installment (third quarter 2024).
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Washington DC Corporate Franchise Tax Return Form D-20 final due date if extended.
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C Corp Form 1120 Tax Return final due date for Washington DC startups if extension was filed.
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Claim your Research & Development Tax Credits on Form 941.
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Delaware Quarterly Estimated Franchise Tax, Pay 20% of estimated annual amount (if annual amount expected to exceed $5,000).
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Q4 DC Estimated Tax Form D-20ES due.
Note: The federal tax deadline in 2024 is April 15. The federal extension deadline for 2024 is October 15. when the tax deadline is on weekend or holiday, the deadline is moved to the next business day.
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WASHINGTON DC, STARTUPS AND TAXES
Washington DC offers a strong startup ecosystem that’s both supportive and diverse, with a highly educated population. According to Technical.ly, in 2023 DC-area companies raised $939 million in the first quarter, followed by $1.013 billion in Q2. Founders can take advantage of lower costs and available talent, and venture capital dollars are increasingly available, making the city a popular choice for entrepreneurs who are setting up shop.
The most important taxing authority for companies in Washington DC is:
Delaware C-Corporations operating in Washington DC have several important tax filing and payment deadlines beyond the traditional April 15th filing date. DC franchise taxes are due on April 15th, and can be extended to October 15th. See the other important deadlines above.
Last Year's Tax Deadlines For Washington DC Startups
2023 startup tax deadlines are supplied for reference purposes only, and should not be used when making decisions in 2024 or beyond. Always consult your tax professional, and see our disclaimer below.
- JAN 31: Send 1099s to contractors and W2s to employees. 1099-MISC for nonemployee compensation must also be e-filed to IRS on this date.
- JAN 31: File Form 8809 for a 30-day extension to file W2s and 1099-MISC for nonemployee compensation.
- JAN 31*: Send 1095-B and 1095-C forms to employees.
- JAN 31*: Claim R&D Tax Credits on Form 941, and file annual Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) return on Form 940 .
- MAR 1: IRS ACA Compliance 1094-B, 1095-B, 1094-C and 1095-C filings are due if paper-filing (due April 1 if e-filing). File Form 8809 for a 30-day extension.
- MAR 1: Delaware Annual Franchise. Report filing deadline: Pay a minimum of $400, which increases if you have significant funding. Use the Kruze Delaware Franchise Tax calculator to estimate how much you owe, but work with your CPA to get the exact amount.
- MAR 2: IRS 30-day automatic extension: provide Form 1095-B and Form 1095-C to employees.
- MAR 31: Payment for the first half of the Real Property Tax Bill is due on this deadline.
- MAR 31: IRS ACA Compliance 1094-B, 1095-B, 1094-C and 1095-C filings are due (e-file).
- MAR 31: 1099s and W2s must be e-filed with the IRS by this due date.
- APR 18*: C Corp Form 1120 Tax Return due. Can extend to October 16*.
- APR 18*: File the R&D Tax Credit Form 6765 with your tax return. Can extend to October 16*.
- APR 18*: DC Corporate Franchise Tax Return Form D-20 original due date. Can be extended to October 16*.
- APR 18*: Q1 DC Estimated Tax Form D-20ES due.
- APR 18*: Federal Quarterly Estimated Tax first installment.
- APR 30: Claim R&D Tax Credits on Form 941.
- JUN 1: Delaware Quarterly Estimated Franchise Tax. Pay 40% of estimated annual amount (if annual amount expected to exceed $5,000)
- JUN 15: Q2 DC Estimated Tax Form D-20ES due.
- JUN 15: Federal Quarterly Estimated Tax second installment.
- JULY 31*: Claim R&D Tax Credits on Form 941 .
- SEP 1: Delaware Quarterly Estimated Franchise Tax. Pay 20% of estimated annual amount (if annual amount expected to exceed $5,000).
- SEP 15: Payment for the second half of the Real Property Tax Bill is due.
- SEP 15: Q3 DC Estimated Tax Form D-20ES due.
- SEP 15: Federal Quarterly Estimated Tax third installment.
- OCT 16*: C Corp Form 1120 Tax Return final due date if extension was filed.
- OCT 16*: DC Corporate Franchise Tax Return Form D-20 final due date if extended.
- OCT 31*: Claim your R&D Tax Credits on Form 941.
- DEC 1: Delaware Quarterly Estimated Franchise Tax. Pay 20% of estimated annual amount (if annual amount expected to exceed $5,000).
- DEC 15: Q4 DC Estimated Tax Form D-20ES due.
- DEC 15: Federal Quarterly Estimated Tax fourth installment
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