Instructions for Form FR-127
Additional extension.
In addition to the 6-month extension, you may receive another 6-month extension
Why file Form FR-127?
if you are living or traveling outside the U.S. You must file for the first 6-month
Use this form if you cannot file your DC individual income tax
extension by the April 15, 2012 due date before applying for the additional
return by the April 15, 2012 due date. By filing this form, you
extension of time to file.
can receive an extension of time to file until October 15, 2012.
When to file.
You must use Form FR-127 to request an extension of time to
You must submit your request for an extension along with full payment of any
tax due by April 15, 2012.
file a DC individual income tax return.
How to avoid penalties and interest.
A filing extension is not an extension of the due date for paying
You will be charged interest of 10% per year, compounded daily, for any tax
any tax you may owe. Before filing for an extension, estimate the
not paid on time. Interest is calculated from the due date of the return to the
taxes you will owe and pay any part of that amount, not covered
date the tax is paid.
by DC withheld tax amounts and/or estimated tax payments.
Include your payment with the FR-127 voucher and file it by
You will be charged a 5% per-month penalty for failure to file a return or pay any
April 15, 2012.
tax due on time. The penalty is calculated on the unpaid tax for each month or
part of a month that the return is not filed or the tax is not paid. The maximum
If filing jointly, or filing separately on same the return, enter the
penalty is an additional amount due, equal to 25% of the tax due.
social security number (SSN) and name shown first on your
Dishonored Checks.
D-40/D-40EZ return, then enter the SSN and name shown
Make sure your check will clear. You will be charged $65 for any payment you
second on your return.
send to OTR that is not honored by your financial institution.