Who needs to file a Street Vendor (FR-800V) return?
Anyone licensed to vend on a public space under Chapter 1A of Title 37.
What is the minimum tax due on a Street Vendor tax return?
The minimum tax due is $375.00 per period, even if the tax amount due is less.
How do I file a Street Vendor tax return?
Follow the instructions in the following hyperlink: How to File a Street Vendors and Mobile Food Services Tax Return.
Can I file a paper Street Vendor tax return?
No; Street Vendor returns (form FR-800V) are required to be filed electronically through www.MyTax.DC.gov.
What should I do if I receive a delinquency notice for a missing return?
Log in to www.MyTax.DC.gov and file the return.
What if I opened a Street Vendor account in error?
If the Street Vendor account was opened in error, please obtain a license status letter by contacting the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) via email at [email protected] to verify that the account was opened in error.
What if my Street Vendor license is on hold?
Please contact the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) via email at [email protected] to obtain a license on hold status letter.
What if I received a delinquency notice, but I canceled my Street Vendor license?
You must provide a Business License Cancellation email or letter from the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) to verify that the Street Vendor license was canceled.
Can I request an extension to file a Street Vendor return?
No; there is no extension on the time to file or pay a Street Vendor tax return.
Is there an amnesty program for Street Vendors?
Yes; there is an amnesty program available for eligible taxpayers. To qualify for the amnesty program, a taxpayer must apply for a new or renew a vending license. For more information, please visit the Street Vendor FAQs.
Will I be penalized for a late filing?
Yes; if a return was filed with a balance due, a late file or payment penalty of 5% penalty for each month late, up to a maximum penalty of 25%, will be charged. Interest will accrue on the balance due at 10% per year compounded daily.