Washington, District of Columbia

Service business software in Washington, DC

IntelliDrive OS runs point of sale, quotes, inventory, warranty records and payment links for locksmiths, plumbers, HVAC companies, electricians and other service businesses. It works in the web browser on a phone, tablet or computer.

In short — Washington, DC

IntelliDrive OS costs $79/month per business, billed monthly, with unlimited users, the same in Washington, DC as anywhere in the US. The sales tax rate in Washington, DC is 6% (as of October 4, 2026), and you set it once as your shop’s tax rate in Settings. Customers pay through payment links from your own QuickBooks Payments, Square or Stripe account.

Sales tax and licensing for Washington, DC businesses

From the official sources linked below. Last checked October 4, 2026

6% sales tax

The sales tax rate in Washington, DC is 6%, as of October 4, 2026.

Locksmiths

We could not confirm a district-level locksmith license for the District of Columbia from an official source. Check with your city or county.

Plumbing: DC Board of Industrial Trades (Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection)

The Board's license law governs plumbers, among other industrial trades.

Electrical: DC Board of Industrial Trades (Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection)

The Board's license law governs electricians, among other industrial trades.

HVAC / air conditioning: DC Board of Industrial Trades (Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection)

The Board's license law governs refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics, among other industrial trades.

All District of Columbia tax and licensing facts

These facts summarize the official pages linked next to each one. Rates and rules change, so check the source before you rely on a fact. This is not legal or tax advice.

What does IntelliDrive OS do for a Washington, DC service business?

The same features in every city. Here is what the software does today.

One tax rate per shop

Add your rates under Settings → Tax Rates, then choose each shop’s default rate under Settings → Outlets, so every shop charges its own local rate.

All features

Records kept digitally

Invoices, receipts, signatures and photos are kept digitally for your records, and you can send a receipt to the customer by email or text.

Payment-link evidence

Payment links through your own account

Text or email a payment link through your own QuickBooks Payments, Square or Stripe account. On a payment-link sale the record keeps the customer’s signature, the terms they accepted, IP address and device, photos, and location when their browser shares it.

Payment processing

Stock by shop and van

Each shop, and each van you set up as its own location, keeps its own stock, with reorder points, counts and exact transfers between locations.

Inventory

Your team, hours and commission

Time clock, timesheets, pay rates and per-technician commission reporting, with role permissions and staff limited to their own shop.

Workforce

QuickBooks Online, when you choose

Push sales and payments from IntelliDrive OS to QuickBooks Online. It is a one-way push that you start yourself.

QuickBooks integration

Scheduling and dispatch (add-on)

Scheduling, dispatch, live GPS and ETA texts come with the GetTimePad add-on at $199/month. It is not part of the $79 plan.

Scheduling

Washington, DC questions, answered

What is the sales tax rate in Washington, DC?

The sales tax rate in Washington, DC is 6%, according to the DC Office of Tax and Revenue as of October 4, 2026.

Who licenses plumbers, electricians and HVAC contractors in Washington, DC?

These are District licenses in the District of Columbia. Plumbing: the DC Board of Industrial Trades (Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection). Electrical: the DC Board of Industrial Trades (Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection). HVAC / air conditioning: the DC Board of Industrial Trades (Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection). Source: DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection.

Can I set the Washington, DC sales tax rate in IntelliDrive OS?

Yes. Add the rate under Settings → Tax Rates and choose it as the shop’s default under Settings → Outlets. IntelliDrive OS uses one tax rate per shop, so a business with shops in different tax areas sets a rate for each shop.

How much does IntelliDrive OS cost in Washington, DC?

$79/month per business, billed monthly, the same in Washington, DC as anywhere in the US. New accounts have unlimited users. The first 30 days are free; a card is required at signup and the first charge is on day 31.

Can I use IntelliDrive OS on a phone at the job?

Yes. It runs in the web browser on a phone, tablet or computer, and you can add it to your home screen. Customers pay through a payment link you text or email from your own QuickBooks Payments, Square or Stripe account.

More about District of Columbia

Run your Washington, DC service business on IntelliDrive OS

$79/month per business, billed monthly, with unlimited users.

The first 30 days are free. A card is required at signup and the first charge is on day 31; cancel in Settings → Billing before then and you pay nothing.