# D.C. Code § 47-4422: Period of lien

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T47_C44_S47-4422

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 47-4422
- **Heading:** Period of lien
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 47 / Chapter 44 / § 47-4422

## Text

The lien imposed by § 47-4421 shall be deemed to have arisen at the time the assessment is made, or if the tax return is not timely filed, on the due date of the tax return, and shall continue until the liability for the amount assessed (or a judgment against the taxpayer arising out of the liability) is satisfied or becomes unenforceable; provided, that:
(1) A lien for the tax imposed by Chapter 20 of this title or § 47-1812.08 shall arise on the due date of the tax return; and
(2) A lien for the taxes imposed by Chapter 37 of this title shall arise on the date of death.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 47-4401 § 47-4401. Payment of tax.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T47_C44_S47-4401.md)
- [D.C. Code § 47-4402 § 47-4402. Credit card or electronic payment of taxes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T47_C44_S47-4402.md)
- [D.C. Code § 47-4403 § 47-4403. Closing agreements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T47_C44_S47-4403.md)
- [D.C. Code § 47-4404 § 47-4404. Compromise of tax.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T47_C44_S47-4404.md)
- [D.C. Code § 47-4405 § 47-4405. Collections through third party contractors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T47_C44_S47-4405.md)
- [D.C. Code § 47-4406 § 47-4406. Secrecy of returns.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T47_C44_S47-4406.md)
- [D.C. Code § 47-4407 § 47-4407. Amnesty for tax periods ending prior to December 31, 2009.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T47_C44_S47-4407.md)
- [D.C. Code § 47-4421 § 47-4421. Lien for taxes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T47_C44_S47-4421.md)
- [D.C. Code § 47-4422 § 47-4422. Period of lien.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T47_C44_S47-4422.md)
- [D.C. Code § 47-4423 § 47-4423. Lien priority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T47_C44_S47-4423.md)
- [D.C. Code § 47-4431 § 47-4431. Refund offset.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T47_C44_S47-4431.md)
- [D.C. Code § 47-4432 § 47-4432. Joint and combined returns; real property refund due to more than one owner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T47_C44_S47-4432.md)
- [D.C. Code § 47-4433 § 47-4433. Notice and protest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T47_C44_S47-4433.md)
- [D.C. Code § 47-4434 § 47-4434. Return of refund in certain cases.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T47_C44_S47-4434.md)

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