District of Columbia economic nexus threshold
You likely have economic nexus in District of Columbia once you cross EITHER $100,000 in gross sales OR 200 transactions in the current or previous calendar year.
- Revenue threshold
- $100,000
- Transactions
- 200
- Logic
- Revenue or transactions
- Measured over
- current or previous calendar year
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How District of Columbia’s threshold works
If you sell into District of Columbiawithout a physical presence there, you may still be required to register for, collect, and remit sales tax once your activity crosses the state’s economic-nexus threshold. District of Columbia measures this over the current or previous calendar year.
What counts toward the threshold
District of Columbia generally counts your gross sales into the state, typically including taxable and many exempt or wholesale sales, not just your profit. The transaction count is the number of separate sales delivered into the state. Sales made through a marketplace that already collects tax for you may be counted differently; this checker measures your direct sales.
What to do if you’ve crossed it
- Register for a sales-tax permit with the DC Office of Tax and Revenue.
- Start collecting District of Columbia sales tax at the correct rate.
- File returns and remit on the state’s schedule.
- Consider a sales-tax professional or automation if you’re near the line in several states.
Deadlines and rates vary by state, so confirm the specifics before you act.
District of Columbia sales tax nexus FAQ
- Do I owe sales tax in District of Columbia?
- You likely have economic nexus in District of Columbia once you cross EITHER $100,000 in gross sales OR 200 transactions in the current or previous calendar year. If you have crossed it, you may need to register, collect, and remit sales tax. This is general information, not tax advice.
- What is District of Columbia's economic nexus threshold?
- $100,000 in gross sales or 200 transactions, measured over the current or previous calendar year.
- How many transactions trigger nexus in District of Columbia?
- 200 transactions can trigger nexus on their own, even if you stay under $100,000 in sales.
- What if I only sell through a marketplace like Amazon or Etsy?
- Marketplace facilitators generally collect and remit sales tax on sales made through their platform, which can change who is responsible. This tool covers economic nexus from your direct sales; confirm marketplace-facilitated sales separately.
Selling into multiple states? Check them all at once.
Open the multi-state calculatorThis tool provides general information, not tax or legal advice. Economic-nexus rules change and vary by state; verify your obligations with each state’s Department of Revenue or a qualified tax professional before acting.
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