Is appliance repair taxable in District of Columbia?
Yes. District of Columbia taxes the LABOR on repairs to tangible personal property — an appliance, a boiler or a unit that never becomes part of the building — as well as the parts. This is a different question from work on the real property itself: the same technician on the same visit can be doing taxable work on an appliance and differently treated work on the structure, and the invoice has to tell them apart. Source: D.C. Code §47-2001(n)(1) (retail sale definition); real property construction contractors are consumers of materials.
| What | District of Columbia |
|---|---|
| Repair labor on an appliance | Taxable |
| Parts | Taxable |
| Repair labor on the building — residential | Not taxable |
| Repair labor on the building — commercial | Not taxable |
Source
D.C. Code §47-2001(n)(1) (retail sale definition); real property construction contractors are consumers of materials. — last checked 2026-09-15.
This is a summary of a state’s published guidance, not tax or legal advice. Rates and rules change, local jurisdictions add their own, and the treatment of a specific job depends on the contract and the work. Check the citation and speak to a CPA or a state tax adviser before relying on it.
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