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DNC Faces $313,000 DC Tax Bill, Penalties

8/7/2026

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DNC owes $313,000 in D.C. property taxes, penalties and interest as of Aug. 6, 2026.
Aug. 4 bill demands $291,000 by Aug. 31, with $35,000 penalties, $9,000 interest and a $65 NSF fee.
Aug. 4 notice adds $22,000 for public-space rental, including $12,000 of prior-year liabilities.
Chairman Ken Martin defended fundraising on July 20, saying the DNC raised more money than any DNC without the White House, even though the DNC held $16.3 million cash and $18.5 million debt.

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DNC owes $313,000 in D.C. property taxes, penalties and interest as of Aug. 6, 2026.
Aug. 4 bill demands $291,000 by Aug. 31, with $35,000 penalties, $9,000 interest and a $65 NSF fee.
Aug. 4 notice adds $22,000 for public-space rental, including $12,000 of prior-year liabilities.
Chairman Ken Martin defended fundraising on July 20, saying the DNC raised more money than any DNC without the White House, even though the DNC held $16.3 million cash and $18.5 million debt.