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2016D-20ESDCE001CGovernment of the District of ColumbiaOffice of the Chief Financial OfficerOffice of Tax and Revenueof Estimated2016 D-20ES DeclarationFranchise Tax for CorporationsSecure - Accurate - Convenient .File Electronically Today!www.taxpayerservicecenter.comImportant: If the amount of your payment for a period exceeds 5,000, you shall file and pay electronically.D-20ES (REV. 12/15)

General InstructionsDeclaration of Estimated Franchise Tax for CorporationsWho must file a Form D-20ES?Could you be charged interest or a fee?A corporation must file a declaration of estimated franchise tax voucher ifits District of Columbia (DC) franchise tax liability is expected to exceed 1,000 for the taxable year.If you underestimate your tax, you will be charged underpaymentinterest on the unpaid amount of tax at the rate of 10% peryear compounded daily, unless your withholdings, credits andestimated tax payments equal: At least 90% of your 2016 corporation franchise tax; orApplying an overpayment from your prior DC corporation franchise tax return. 1 10% of your 2015 DC corporation franchise tax for a12-month period.You can apply the full amount of any overpayment of tax from your prioryear’s DC corporation franchise tax return to the first payment of yourestimated tax.-1-

Extension of Time to File a DC Franchise or PartnershipReturn (FR-128)What if your estimated tax liability changes during the year?If initially you are not required to file a declaration voucher but later inthe taxable year your estimated franchise tax liability for the year increases to an amount greater than 1,000, begin filing a declaration voucher.Use the next available voucher. See “When are the declaration vouchersdue?” on page 3 for the due dates. If your estimated tax liability changessubstantially, adjust the next payments accordingly.An extension of six months to file a franchise tax return may be grantedif a valid extension of time to file is requested. In order to be valid, FormFR-128 must be filed by March 15, 2016. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the return is due the next business day.Extension for combined reporting filers. Effective for tax years beginningafter December 31, 2010, a calendar or fiscal year taxpayer that is amember of a combined group and that must report income derived fromthe activities of that group in a combined report, shall receive a 7-monthextension. This extension applies to all final zero returns.Which other DC form may corporate franchise taxpayersneed to file?Corporate Franchise Tax Return (D-20)The submission of the extension of time to file form is subject to the following considerations:You may obtain the D-20 from:1. If you expect to have a balance due when you file your D-20, you mustpay with your timely filed extension application. Website: www.taxpayerservicecenter.com Phone: 202-442-65462. If you do not expect to have a balance due when you file your D-20, youare not required to file a Form FR-128, if you have: O TR Customer Service Administration1101 4th Street, SW, 2nd FloorWashington, DC 20024-2-

Voucher 3: September 15, 2016; anda. Correctly estimated your D-20 tax liability and paid the estimatedamount of DC franchise tax through estimated tax payments; andb. Filed a request to extend the time to file your federal tax return withthe IRS. The timely filed federal extension to file form will satisfy therequirement for filing a Form FR-128 with DC. Voucher 4: December 15, 2016Fiscal year taxpayers should file the declaration vouchers by thefollowing dates:3. If you do not expect to have a balance due and you have not filed an extension of time to file for your federal return and wish to request an extension for your DC franchise tax return, you should submit a Form FR-128. V oucher 1: The fifteenth day of theIf there is an amount due, the DC Form FR-128 is required to befiled with the payment. Interest charges are imposed on any tax foundowing and not paid on time with the extension request.sixth month of your taxable year;fourth month of your taxable year; V oucher 2: The fifteenth day of the V oucher 3: The fifteenth day of theninth month of your taxable year; andWhen are your vouchers due? V oucher 4: The fifteenth day of thetwelfth month of your taxable year.File your vouchers by the following dates:If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the voucheris due the next business day. Voucher 1: April 15, 2016; Voucher 2: June 15, 2016;-3-

Filing your returnThis booklet has all the vouchers and instructions you will need. It ismailed to each registered taxpayer who filed estimated tax payments in theprevious year, except those who file electronically or use a substitute form.It also contains mailing labels. You are responsible for filing and submitting the amount due on time whether or not you receive the printed forms. Substitute formsYou may file your DC estimated tax payment using a computerprepared or computer-generated substitute form, provided the formis approved in advance by the Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR). Thefact that a software package is available for retail purchase does notmean that the substitute form has been approved for use. Check withthe software developer to determine if its form was approved by theDC OTR. By mailIf you file using paper, make the check or money order payable to theDC Treasurer. Write your Federal Employer Identification Number(FEIN), D-20ES, and the tax year on the check or money order.-4-If mailing vouchers send your vouchers and payments to:Office of Tax and RevenuePO Box 96019Washington, DC 20090-6019NOTE: Please use the mailing labels provided in this booklet whenmailing your vouchers. By accessing the DC Electronic Taxpayer Service Center (eTSC)Corporate taxpayers may file and pay the D-20ES by accessing the DCeTSC website. A pre-registration is required. Allow 5-7 business daysfor processing. Visit www.taxpayerservicecenter.com for informationon completing an eTSC application. Electronic Filing InstructionsThe instructions in this booklet are specifically for filers of paperreturns. When you file electronically, note that the instructions maydiffer. Follow the “on screen” instructions. If you need furtherexplanations, review the instructions in this booklet.

Electronic Payment Optionsnot need to be eTSC registered to use this payment type, and doesnot need to access the website.If the amount of your payment due for a period exceeds 5,000, youshall pay electronically.Note: When making ACH credit payments through your bank, pleaseuse the correct tax type code (00250) and tax period ending date(YYMMDD) for corporate franchise estimated tax payments.Refer to the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Payment Guide availableon the DC website at www.taxpayerservicecenter.com for instructionsfor electronic payments. The electronic taxpayer service center (eTSC)does not allow the use of foreign bank accounts. A CH Debit. ACH debit is for registered eTSC business taxpayersonly. There is no fee. Taxpayers’ bank routing and account numbers are stored within the online eTSC account. This account canbe used to pay any existing liability. The taxpayer gives OTR theright to debit the money from their bank account.Payment options are as follows: E lectronic check (e-check). E-check is similar to ACH debit, but itis a one-time transaction where the taxpayer provides the bankinginformation at the time of payment instead of storing the information. There is no fee for business e-check payments. C redit/Debit Card. The taxpayer may pay the amount owed usingVisa , MasterCard , Discover or American Express . You willbe charged a fee that is paid directly to the District’s credit cardservice provider. Payment is effective on the day it is charged. A CH Credit. ACH credit is for business taxpayers only. There is nofee charged by OTR, but the taxpayer’s bank may charge a fee.The taxpayer directly credits OTR’s bank account. A taxpayer does-5-

You must wait until you receive the FEIN before you file a DC return.Your return may be rejected if your TIN is missing, incorrect or invalid.Note: International ACH Transaction (IAT). Your payment cannot bedrawn on a foreign account. You must pay by money order (US dollars)or credit card instead.Getting startedTo complete the paper Form D-20ES, in general you will need: A pen with black ink A calculatorNot all items will apply. Fill in only those that do apply. If an amountis zero, make no entry, leave the line blank.Taxpayer Identification Number(s) (TIN)Corporations must use their Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN). A FEIN is a valid number issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).To apply for a FEIN, get Form SS-4, Application for Employer Identification Number online at www.irs.gov. You may also get this form by calling1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676).-6-

Help us identify your forms and attachmentsFilling out the formWrite your FEIN, tax period, name and address on any statements submitted with the voucher or filed separately. The FEIN is used for tax administration purposes only.To aid us in processing your return, please follow these rules:Personal InformationComplete the personal information as instructed, using CAPITAL lettersand black ink. Use one block per letter, including a space betweenaddress fields. Please write clearly, otherwise processing your return maybe delayed.Using black ink, print inCAPITAL letters.ROBE RT SLeave a space between wordsand between numbers and words.8YesWrite 3s with rounded tops,not flat tops.Write 7s without middle bars.Round cents to the nearest dollar.Do not enter cents.-7-37 ELMNo5 7 2 0 4 .00

Key website resources DC Regulationswww.dcregs.dc.gov/Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) ds-transferpayment-guide-eft US Department of State Tax Exemption Cardswww.state.gov/ofm/tax/NACHA Guidelineswww.nacha.org/ DC Tax s-and-publicationsSocial Security Administrationwww.ssa.gov/ Mailing Address for Returnswww.otr.cfo.dc.gov/node/392882Internal Revenue Servicewww.irs.gov DC Official Codewww.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/dccode/ -8-

Record of paymentsKEEP WITH YOUR RECORDSUse this worksheet to plan and record your payments and the date you paid.Total estimated tax for 2016Credits from any 2015 D-20 overpaymentVouchernumberPaymentamountDate paid1234-9-

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Government of theDistrict of Columbia2016 D-20ES Declaration of EstimatedFranchise Tax for CorporationsImportant: Print in CAPITAL letters using black ink.Quarterly payment(dollars only).00 Federal Employer I.D. Number *160200210000* OFFICIAL USE ONLYVendor ID#0000Tax period ending (MMYY)DCE006C1216Business name or Designated Agent nameBusiness mailing address line 1Business mailing address line 2StateCity 2016 D-20ESDeclaration of Estimated Franchise Tax for CorporationsZip Code 4Voucher number:1Due date:04152016

Government of theDistrict of Columbia2016 D-20ES Declaration of EstimatedFranchise Tax for CorporationsImportant: Print in CAPITAL letters using black ink.Quarterly payment(dollars only).00 Federal Employer I.D. Number *160200210000* OFFICIAL USE ONLYVendor ID#0000Tax period ending (MMYY)DCE006C1216Business name or Designated Agent nameBusiness mailing address line 1Business mailing address line 2StateCity 2016 D-20ESDeclaration of Estimated Franchise Tax for CorporationsZip Code 4Voucher number:2Due date:06152016

Government of theDistrict of Columbia2016 D-20ES Declaration of EstimatedFranchise Tax for CorporationsImportant: Print in CAPITAL letters using black ink.Quarterly payment(dollars only).00 Federal Employer I.D. Number *160200210000* OFFICIAL USE ONLYVendor ID#0000Tax period ending (MMYY)DCE006C1216Business name or Designated Agent nameBusiness mailing address line 1Business mailing address line 2City State2016 D-20ESDeclaration of Estimated Franchise Tax for CorporationsZip Code 4Voucher number:3Due date:09152016