I uploaded my supporting documents, and I was rejected by my DCTAG advisor. What are my next steps?
Review the rejection letter either through your email or by logging back in to the DC OneApp portal and clicking on the correspondence tab. Once you have read the rejection letter and the issue with the supporting documents, make the necessary corrections, and submit all supporting documents again for review.
My parent is a tax filer. What tax document should I provide?
Based on the checklist, you should upload and provide one of the following options: an uncertified signed and dated D-40 tax return from your parent, a certified stamped D-40 tax return from the Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) or click on the D-40 Authorization tab within the DC OneApp portal to electronically verify your parent’s tax return.
Since I have a filed electronic copy of my D-40 tax return, do I have to sign and date the document?
Yes, a signature and date are required on the filed electronic copy of the D-40 tax return.
Does DCTAG accept the 1040 tax return? What is the difference between the 1040 and the D-40 tax return.
No, DCTAG does not accept the 1040 tax return. The 1040 tax return is a federal tax return. The D-40 tax return is the District of Columbia tax form that is used to verify your residency and eligibility for DCTAG.
How do you know if your attempt at using the D-40 Authorization tab was successful?
Your first attempt after completing the D-40 Authorization tab will show an immediate response. However, if you require another attempt to verify the taxes, your response will take up to 24 hours.
What if my attempt of using the D-40 Authorization tab was unsuccessful?
You will need to provide either your uncertified signed and dated copy of the D-40 tax return or certified stamped D-40 tax return.
I filed an extension for last year’s taxes. What can I do to satisfy the requirement for DCTAG tax submission?
Your parent/ legal guardian will need to provide a signed and dated District of Columbia tax extension FR-127 form along with a signed and dated copy of their previous year’s D-40 taxes, and this will satisfy the D-40 tax requirement. However, a copy of the D-40 tax return for which an extension was granted will be required with next year’s DCTAG application.
*In some cases, a certified copy of the D-40 tax return will be required.
I have uploaded a Social Security Statement reflecting one month on the statement with all my required supporting documents and was advised by DCTAG that I needed a 12-month Social Security Statement. Why?
A Social Security Statement that covers only one month is not sufficient; the Social Security document must include 12 months of continuous benefits for the previous calendar year (January-December) or the 1099 Social Security Statement for the previous year.
My parent/guardian(s) has no income and does not file taxes. What other sources of documentation are acceptable?
Please review the DCTAG checklist for other domicile options and/or contact your assigned DCTAG advisor to discuss acceptable sources of income documentation.
My parent/guardian(s) does not have any utility bill in their name because my parent/guardian(s) live with a relative. What do I provide for a utility bill?
You may provide a Notarized Statement from your relative stating that your parent/guardian(s) lives with the relative and a copy of one current utility bill, cable, internet, or phone bill (DCTAG will not accept a cell phone bill) less than 45 days old reflecting your relative’s name and address. The Notarized Statement will be accepted only after a Notary Public signs and stamps the statement.
My parents are not around, and I live with another relative. Can I use my relative’s D-40 tax return to apply for DCTAG?
No, you must use your parent/legal guardian’s D-40 tax return to apply for DCTAG.
My parents are not in my life, and I live with my relative. Can my relative make me eligible for DCTAG?
Only if your relative is a District of Columbia resident, your legal guardian through the court system, and provides court documentation along with other required supporting documents.
My parent receives TANF/SNAP. What should I provide?
Individuals who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP or “Food Stamps”) can request for DCTAG to verify receipt of TANF or SNAP benefits with the District’s Department of Human Services.
DCTAG uses this information solely for the purpose of District residency verification to determine DCTAG eligibility. If you would like to request DCTAG to pull your TANF/SNAP benefits, please download this form.
OSSE-DHS Release of Information PDF Document
Once you have completed the form, please upload it to the DC OneApp portal by clicking on “Upload Documents.” A review of the document by DCTAG staff is needed to be deemed successful. The TANF/SNAP Authorization Request form must be completed by a parent and by a witness. Anyone over the age of 18 can serve as a witness.
What documentation is needed for applicants who graduated high school more than three years ago?
See supporting documentation checklist. If you have additional questions, please call the DCTAG Office at (202) 727-2824.