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The Designation of Washington, DC, as an Empowerment Zone, Expired After 2011 -- 19-FEB-2013

If you downloaded the 2012 Form 8844 before February 12, 2013, please note the following.

The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 did not extend Washington, DC's designation as an empowerment zone. Under Internal Revenue Code section 1400, the designation of Washington, DC as an empowerment zone, expired after 2011.

 

 

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