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Congressional Disapproval Won't Impact 2025 D.C. Tax Filings

2/25/2026

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D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb says congressional disapproval will not affect 2025 tax filings.
He says HJ 142 was passed too late to affect taxpayer obligations.
The law remains in effect because HJ 142 did not pass both houses within the 30-day review period.
Without further legislation, the Temporary Conformity Act will expire on September 25, 2026.
Congress retains authority over D.C. under the Home Rule Act of 1973.

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D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb says congressional disapproval will not affect 2025 tax filings.
He says HJ 142 was passed too late to affect taxpayer obligations.
The law remains in effect because HJ 142 did not pass both houses within the 30-day review period.
Without further legislation, the Temporary Conformity Act will expire on September 25, 2026.
Congress retains authority over D.C. under the Home Rule Act of 1973.