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Do I owe Alternative Minimum tax for Connecticut?
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You are subject to the Connecticut alternative minimum tax and are required to file Form CT-6251, Connecticut Alternative Minimum Tax Return - Individuals, if for the taxable year: you were a Connecticut resident or part-year resident and had a federal alternative minimum tax liability; o...
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How do I pay an amount owed for Connecticut state taxes? |
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Payment Options Electronically filing and paying your taxes is easy and accurate. It provides you with confirmation of receipt and reduces the possibility of errors. While some taxpayers may be reluctant to make electronic payments for security reasons, we want to assure you that our electronic fu...
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Connecticut Exempt Dividends
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Exempt Dividends from Certain Qualifying Mutual funds Derived From U.S. Government Obligations Enter the total amount of exempt dividends received from a qualifying mutual fund that are derived from U.S. government obligations. A mutual fund is a qualifying fund if, at the close of each quarter of...
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Do I need to mail in anything to Connecticut to complete my state efile? |
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If the taxpayer uses an IRS approved self-select PIN for e-file, the DRS will accept this PIN as the State signature. By adopting this PIN alternative, the DRS has effectively removed the need for the Form CT-8453. However, if a taxpayer is not able to use an IRS self-select PIN, the taxpayer (and...
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Connecticut Indian Tribe
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Subtract any income or gain of an enrolled member of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe who resides in Indian country of such tribe or any income or gain of an enrolled member of the Mohegan Tribe who resides in Indian country of such tribe where the income or gain is derived from or connected with Indi...
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Connecticut Interest on U.S. Government Obligations |
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Interest on U.S. Government Obligations Enter the total amount of interest income (to the extent includible in federal adjusted gross income) derived from U.S. government obligations, which federal law prohibits states from taxing (for example, U.S. government bonds such as Saving Bonds Series EE ...
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Connecticut Other Subtractions
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Other Subtractions 1.Subtract any income or gain of an enrolled member of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe who resides in Indian country of such tribe or any income or gain of an enrolled member of the Mohegan Tribe who resides in Indian country of such tribe where the income or gain is derived from ...
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Connecticut Property Tax |
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Property Tax Credit To qualify for the property tax credit, you, or your spouse if married filing jointly, must be 65 years of age or older by the end of the taxable year, or you must have claimed at least one dependent on your federal income tax return. Connecticut residents must complete Schedul...
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Connecticut Use Tax
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Individual Use Tax In general, goods or services purchased out-of-state that would be subject to the Connecticut sales tax if those goods or services were purchased from a Connecticut seller are subject to the Connecticut use tax if the out-of-state seller did not charge and collect sales tax on th...
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Connecticut Payment Options |
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Pay Electronically To make a direct payment visit the TSC at portal.ct.gov/TSC and follow the prompts or visit https://drsindtax.ct.gov. You can authorize DRS to transfer funds from your bank account (checking or savings) to a DRS account by entering your bank account number and your bank routing ...
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Connecticut Contributions
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Below is a list of charities for which you may use your tax return to contribute all or a portion of your refund. Enter your total contributions on Form CT-1040, Connecticut Resident Income Tax Return, Schedule 5, Line 70. Your contribution is irrevocable. To contribute directly, send your contri...
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How do I determine my resident status? |
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A resident is anyone whose domicile is Connecticut regardless of whether the individual actually lives in the state. Domicile is the place you call home and to which you intend to return whenever you are away. A person's domicile is sometimes called his legal residence or home of record. A per...
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Do I have to file a Connecticut return?
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You must file a Connecticut resident income tax return if you were a resident for the entire year and any of the following is true for the 2018 taxable year: • You had Connecticut income tax withheld; • You made estimated tax payments to Connecticut or a payment with Form CT-1040 EXT; ...
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Connecticut Filing Status |
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Generally, your filing status must match your federal income tax filing status for this year. If you are not certain of your filing status , consult the information in your federal income tax booklet or call the IRS at 800-829-1040. Although you and your spouse file jointly for federal purposes, y...
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I did not receive the full amount of my refund. Who do I contact?
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If you are due a refund but have not paid certain obligations to Connecticut state agencies or the IRS, all or part of your overpayment may be used to pay all or part of these outstanding debts or taxes. You will be advised by mail if your refund is reduced for this reason and will be given informa...
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