Filing Extensions in Washington, DC
More time to file (not to pay) — Form 4868 and what it really does.
Who needs this
Anyone who can't file by April 15 — an extension avoids the failure-to-file penalty.
What it costs
Free to file; payment is still due April 15 to avoid interest and penalties.
The Washington picture
Washington taxpayers filed 342,610 returns at an average AGI of $132,129. Self-employment runs high here — 19.7% of returns include Schedule C income, which raises both complexity and the value of good help.
FAQ
How much does filing extensions cost in Washington?
Free to file; payment is still due April 15 to avoid interest and penalties.
Who needs filing extensions?
Anyone who can't file by April 15 — an extension avoids the failure-to-file penalty.
How many providers serve Washington?
The IRS lists 2,463 credentialed preparers in Washington, DC — 489 CPAs, 102 enrolled agents, and 747 tax attorneys.
Local providers
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KPMG
ATTY
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
CPA
(202) 414-1000
YASMIN ABISOUROUR
Deloitte Tax LLP
ATTY
(202) 220-2178
BERHE ABRAHA BUSINESS CENTER (BABC, LLC)
EA
2024682725
Express Tax LLC
(202) 644-2121
George B Abrams CPA
CPA
2024832803
ABRAMSON & ASSOCIATES LLC
ATTY
(202) 244-2522
DS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
2818080998