District of Columbia and the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit
District of Columbia is not on the IRS participating list as of October 22, 2026. Donors who live in District of Columbia can still give to a qualifying scholarship granting organization (SGO) in a participating state and claim up to $1,700, or up to $3,400 for married couples filing jointly, starting January 1, 2027.
District of Columbia at a glance
- Not on the listAs of October 22, 2026
- Up to $1,700Federal credit for individuals
- Up to $3,400For married couples filing jointly
- Jan. 1, 2027Federal credit gifts begin
Source: IRS participating states list. We update this page when the list changes.
What this means in District of Columbia
Donors in District of Columbia
You can still give. Donors who live in District of Columbia can still give to a qualifying scholarship granting organization (SGO) in a participating state and claim up to $1,700, or up to $3,400 for married couples filing jointly, starting January 1, 2027. Your state's opt-in does not decide whether you can give.
Students in District of Columbia
Students and families in District of Columbia cannot receive scholarships funded through this program unless District of Columbia opts in. Governors have until January 1, 2027 to submit an opt-in election, and the list can change.
Next steps
The federal credit is a dollar-for-dollar, nonrefundable credit against your federal income tax. Learn how to give and claim the credit, compare it with a charitable deduction, or read the full donor guide. A full District of Columbia guide is in progress.
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