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I was told I have to file a non resident return for DC, for an internship. I paid for Turbo Tax to prepare a DC return, but the form is not included.

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June 7, 2019
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The worksheet includes DC and I have instructions on how to mail it, but there is no actual form to sign and send in for DC that's included.

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Best answer by KeithB1

If you work in DC and live in any other state, you're not subject to DC income tax. Therefore there's no out-of-state credit to be taken on your return. If you go to the Personal Info section, scroll down to Other State Income, click Edit and delete DC you should be OK.

Here's some of filing requirements as listed in the DC tax instructions:

You do not need to file a current year DC Individual Income tax return if:
• You were not required to file a federal income tax return.
• You were not considered a resident of DC during the taxable year.

• You were an elected member of the US government who was not domiciled in DC.
• You were an employee on the personal staff of an elected member of the US Congress and you and the elected member were bonafide residents of the same state.

You are not required to file a DC return if you are a nonresident of DC unless you are claiming a refund of DC taxes withheld or DC estimated taxes paid. Use Form D-40B, Non-Resident Request for Refund (available by visiting http://otr.cfo.dc.gov/node/379192).

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KeithB1Answer

If you work in DC and live in any other state, you're not subject to DC income tax. Therefore there's no out-of-state credit to be taken on your return. If you go to the Personal Info section, scroll down to Other State Income, click Edit and delete DC you should be OK.

Here's some of filing requirements as listed in the DC tax instructions:

You do not need to file a current year DC Individual Income tax return if:
• You were not required to file a federal income tax return.
• You were not considered a resident of DC during the taxable year.

• You were an elected member of the US government who was not domiciled in DC.
• You were an employee on the personal staff of an elected member of the US Congress and you and the elected member were bonafide residents of the same state.

You are not required to file a DC return if you are a nonresident of DC unless you are claiming a refund of DC taxes withheld or DC estimated taxes paid. Use Form D-40B, Non-Resident Request for Refund (available by visiting http://otr.cfo.dc.gov/node/379192).

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layclerk

If I was not entitled to a refund, why did TurboTax tell me to pay for the "state" filing (DC isn't a state!) and then tell me to print and mail the returns? I wasn't entitled to a refund (total $0) so why did it prompt me to pay for a print and useless piece of paper?

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markmascal

You need to escalate the matter to higher levels of Turbotax customer support. The first person I talked to didn't know anything, but a higher-up person to was able to sort out my return (essentially, delete the DC part) and refunded the cost of the DC filing. However, it would be good if Turbotax got this issue sorted out for next year.

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NONDCRESIDENT

It is 2025, and TurboTax forced me to file a DC tax return because I work in DC and live in Virginia. despite the fact that I do not expect a refund or owe any taxes to DC. I already filed an exemption to pay taxes in DC as a non-resident. Why is Turbotax asking me to print a return, but there are only instructions, and no actual form, asking me to send all W2's, 1099s etc, if the DC government does not require a person to file anything unless there is a refund or amount owed? Apparently, this has been going on for years, judging by the comments from several years ago. Is this a scam from Turbo Tax? TURBO TAX I NEED A REFUND. WHAT YOU ARE DOING IS FRAUD!!