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us-dc/statute/47/chapter-20 — Gross Sales Tax. · Axiom

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District of Columbia
Statutes
Title 47

Gross Sales Tax.

40 sections

Definitions.
Imposition of tax.
Reimbursement of vendor for tax.
Vendor to collect tax; credit for expenses; application.
Exemptions.
Application of exemption.
Action for collection of taxes.
Rules and regulations.
Tax to be separately stated.
Presumption of taxability.
Tax a personal debt; period of limitation; liens.
Tax a preferred claim; priority over property taxes.
Collection of tax; liens; jeopardy assessments; distraint.
Assumption or refund of tax by vendor unlawful; penalties.
Monthly returns.
Payment of tax.
Annual returns.
Secrecy of returns; reciprocity.
Determination of deficiencies.
Refunds.
Appeals.
Sales in bulk.
Rules and regulations.
Additional powers.
Examination of records and witnesses.
Certificate of registration.
Certificate of Mayor; presumptions.
Additional penalties for failure to comply with chapter.
Assessment of and limitations on deficiencies.
Prosecutions.
Notices.
Extensions of time.
Dedication of sales tax revenue for the Public School Capital Improvement Fund.
Street vendors; minimum sales tax.
Tax on gross receipts for transient lodgings or accommodations; food or drink for immediate consumption; spirits sold for consumption on premises; rental vehicles.
Tax on gross receipts for transient lodgings or accommodations; food or drink for immediate consumption; spirits sold for consumption on premises; rental vehicles — Collection of tax and transfer to Washington Convention and Sports Authority.
Special event promoter obligations and penalties.
Ballpark sales taxes.
Verizon Center sales taxes.
Revenue from tax on gross receipts from sale of or charges for service of parking or storing vehicles of trailers dedicated to WMATA operating subsidy.