The 2025 D-20ES, Declaration of Estimated Franchise Tax for Corporations, is a voucher issued by the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR). It identifies the corporation, the tax period and the voucher, and records the quarterly payment in whole dollars. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF. OTR publishes the original PDF, and a booklet edition of the same form, on its own website.
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What is D-20ES?
The 2025 D-20ES Declaration of Estimated Franchise Tax for Corporations is the District of Columbia voucher on which a corporation declares an estimated franchise tax payment for a quarter, identified by taxpayer identification number, tax period and voucher number.
The form is issued by the DC Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR). The printed page carries two identical vouchers. Each one has a Quarterly payment (dollars only) box, a taxpayer identification number, a Tax period ending (MMDDYYYY) entry, the business name or Designated Agent name, a business mailing address, a Voucher number and a Due date. The Vendor ID is already printed on it as #0002, and an OFFICIAL USE ONLY area is reserved for the agency.
OTR publishes the 2025 D-20ES in two forms on the same page of its website: the 2025 D-20ES (Booklet) and the 2025 D-20ES (Fill-in). This page covers the fill-in PDF.
The form is titled for corporations and for franchise tax. It is not a property tax form and does not carry any income or sales tax computation of its own.
Who needs to file D-20ES?
Corporations that declare estimated franchise tax to the District of Columbia use the D-20ES voucher to report each quarterly payment. The title of the form, Declaration of Estimated Franchise Tax for Corporations, defines its audience.
- A corporation completes the voucher with its own taxpayer identification number and business name.
- The form also has a Designated Agent name entry, so a designated agent's name can appear in the name space when the voucher is prepared for the business.
- The business mailing address block asks for line 1, line 2, city, state and ZIP Code + 4.
The form is not for individuals and is not a property tax document. Other taxes and other taxpayer types use different OTR publications. Check the OTR page for the 2025 D-20ES if you are unsure that this is the right voucher.
When to file D-20ES
Each voucher on the D-20ES prints its own Due date and Voucher number, and you complete it for the tax period shown in Tax period ending (MMDDYYYY). The voucher is for a quarterly payment, so the due date printed on the voucher you are using is the date to follow.
The form sets no other deadline, extension or processing time on its face. For any question about timing beyond the printed due date, check the OTR page for the 2025 D-20ES or contact OTR.
How to fill out D-20ES
Print in capitals with black ink
The form instructs you to print in CAPITAL letters using black ink. Keep that in mind for every entry, including if you print the PDF and complete it by hand.
Enter the quarterly payment
In the Quarterly payment (dollars only) box, enter the amount in whole dollars. The cents are already printed as .00.
Enter the taxpayer identification number
Write the corporation's taxpayer identification number in the Taxpayer Identification Number space.
Enter the tax period ending date
In Tax period ending (MMDDYYYY), write the date as month, day and four-digit year with no separators.
Enter the business or agent name
In Business name or Designated Agent name, write the corporation's name, or the Designated Agent's name when the voucher is completed for an agent.
Enter the mailing address
Fill in Business mailing address line 1 and line 2 if needed, then City, State and Zip Code + 4.
Check voucher number and due date
Confirm the Voucher number and Due date printed on the voucher match the quarter you are paying. Leave the Vendor ID and the OFFICIAL USE ONLY area as they are.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check the amount, taxpayer identification number, tax period and name on the voucher. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and send it as described under How to submit.
How to submit D-20ES
The D-20ES voucher is a payment voucher: it carries the quarterly payment amount and the identifying details of the corporation. The form itself prints no mailing address, portal or in-person instructions, so the channel for sending it and paying is not stated on the voucher.
- Check the OTR page for the 2025 D-20ES at https://otr.cfo.dc.gov/publication/2025-d-20es-booklet for the booklet and fill-in versions.
- Follow OTR's own instructions for where to send the voucher and how to pay the amount entered in the Quarterly payment box.
- Print the completed voucher in black ink if you are sending a paper copy, and keep a copy for your records.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the agency's channels.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Filling in the voucher in lowercase or in colored ink; the form says to print in CAPITAL letters using black ink.
- Entering cents in the Quarterly payment box; the amount is in dollars only.
- Writing the tax period ending date in a format other than MMDDYYYY.
- Writing in the OFFICIAL USE ONLY area, which is reserved for the agency.
- Leaving out the taxpayer identification number or the business name or Designated Agent name, which identify the voucher.
- Using a different year's D-20ES instead of the 2025 voucher for a 2025 payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2025 D-20ES?
The 2025 D-20ES is the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue voucher titled Declaration of Estimated Franchise Tax for Corporations. It identifies the corporation and the tax period and records the quarterly payment in dollars.
Is the D-20ES a DC property tax form?
No. The D-20ES is titled Declaration of Estimated Franchise Tax for Corporations, so it is a corporate franchise tax voucher. If you are looking for DC property tax, check the Office of Tax and Revenue's other publications.
Can I fill out the D-20ES online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the voucher or accept payment; you send it to OTR through the agency's channels.
What is the difference between the D-20ES booklet and fill-in versions?
OTR lists both a 2025 D-20ES (Booklet) and a 2025 D-20ES (Fill-in) on the same publication page. This page is for the fill-in PDF, which has the voucher fields you complete with your payment and business details.
Do I enter cents on the D-20ES quarterly payment?
No. The box is labeled Quarterly payment (dollars only), and the .00 is already printed. Enter the amount in whole dollars.
What date format does the D-20ES use for the tax period?
MMDDYYYY. The Tax period ending entry takes the month, day and four-digit year written together, for example the period-end date with no slashes or dashes.
Where do I find the due date for the D-20ES payment?
Each voucher prints its own Due date and Voucher number. Use the due date on the voucher for the quarter you are paying; the form states no other deadline.
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