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District of Columbia Arrears Interest Guide
Understand why the applicable judgment rate must be verified for the relevant period.
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arrears interest guide
Estimated arrears with interest: $5,000.00
Interest of $0.00 under D.C. Code § 28-3302(c).
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Arrears principalD.C. Code § 28-3302, rate of interest on judgments (Council of the District of Columbia) | $5,000.00 |
| Interest not computed: no verified numeric rate (D.C. Code § 28-3302(c))The judgment rate floats with 70% of the federal tax-underpayment rate, rounded as the statute directs, and a court may lower it. Entering one permanent rate would be misleading.D.C. Code § 28-3302, rate of interest on judgments (Council of the District of Columbia) | $0.00 |
| Arrears principal plus interestD.C. Code § 28-3302, rate of interest on judgments (Council of the District of Columbia) | $5,000.00 |
Assumptions
- Accrual period expressed as 12 month(s); partial months prorate.
- No verified numeric interest rate for this state; interest shown as 0 and the result is an estimate of principal only.
Estimate only. The court or state agency calculation controls.
District of Columbia arrears interest under D.C. Code § 28-3302(c); rules last reviewed 2026-08-09.
The judgment rate is variable
D.C. Code § 28-3302(c) ties the rate to 70% of the federal tax-underpayment rate and prescribes whole-percent rounding.
A court may lower the rate for good cause or demonstrated inability to pay, so this page does not hard-code one permanent percentage.
- Rate basis
- 70% of federal underpayment ratesource
Verify the applicable judgment and dates
Use the controlling order and rate applicable to each period.
What this estimate includes
- Current statutory rate mechanism
What it leaves out
- A fabricated fixed-rate projection
- Payment allocation and court adjustments
District of Columbia arrears interest guide FAQs
Why is there no fixed projection?
The statutory rate changes with a federal benchmark and can be lowered by the court.
Is interest automatic in every case?
The controlling judgment and enforcement record determine what applies.
Does this replace an arrears ledger?
No.
Can the rate change?
Yes.
Should payments be deducted?
Yes, using the official payment history.
Is this legal advice?
No.
Official sources
Official sources last verified: .
- D.C. Code § 28-3302, rate of interest on judgments
Council of the District of Columbia Last checked
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