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How do I file a tax return for a deceased person?
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Deceased Taxpayers An executor, administrator, or surviving spouse must file a Connecticut income tax return, for that portion of the year before the taxpayer’s death, for a taxpayer who died during the year if the requirements for Who Must File a Connecticut Resident Return (on Page 8) are...
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Connecticut Subtraction Modification of Pension andAnnuity Income |
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42% of Pension or Annuity Income If your filing status is single, married filing separately, or head of household with federal AGI for the taxable year of less than $75,000 or married filing jointly with federal AGI of less than $100,000, and you receive income from certain pensions and annuities...
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Do I owe Alternative Minimum tax for Connecticut?
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If you were required to pay the federal alternative minimum tax for 2021, you must file Form CT‑6251, Connecticut Alternative Minimum Tax Return - Individuals...
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Social Security Benefits ExemptFrom Connecticut Income Tax |
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For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2019, the adjusted gross income thresholds for determining the amount of Social Security benefits excluded from Connecticut income tax are revised as follows: Federal Filing status Federal AGI (Form CT-1040, line 1) Subtraction Modif...
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Connecticut Definition of “Residential Building”
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Definition of “Residential Building” Expanded for Purposes of the Crumbling Foundation Subtraction Modification Current law allows a taxpayer to subtract the amount of any financial assistance received from the Crumbling Foundations Assistance Fund, or paid to or on behalf of the owne...
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Connecticut Angel Investor Tax Credit |
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An angel investor must apply to Connecticut Innovations, Inc. (CII) to reserve the credit and must receive an Angel Investor Tax Credit Voucher from CII before claiming the credit on the income tax return Any tax credit claimed but not applied against the income tax liability may be carried forwa...
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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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Connecticut Teachers’ Retirement System Income |
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Connecticut Teachers’ Retirement System Income Under prior law, retired teachers were only allowed to claim the teachers’ pension subtraction on the income they received from the Connecticut Teachers’ Retirement System. For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2021, ...
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How do I file an amended return for Connecticut?
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You must file Form CT‑1040X in the following circumstances: 1. The IRS or federal courts change or correct your federal income tax return and the change or correction results in your Connecticut income tax being overpaid or underpaid. -File Form CT‑1040X no later than 90 days after final d...
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Connecticut Higher Education Trust Fund(CHET) |
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Enter your contributions to a CHET account(s). The modification cannot exceed the maximum allowable contribution. The maximum CHET contribution that may be subtracted is the lesser of (1) the amount of contributions to all CHET accounts during the taxable year; or (2)(A) $5,000 for each individual ...
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How do I check on the status of my Connecticut refund?
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Check the status of your refund using the TSC by visiting www.ct.gov/myrefund or call 800‑382‑9463 (Connecticut calls outside the Greater Hartford calling area only) or 860‑297‑5962 (from anywhere). You must provide your SSN (and your spouse’s if filing jointly) and the exact amount of the re...
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How do I file an extension for Connecticut? |
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Extension of Time to File To request an extension of time to file your return, you must file Form CT-1040 EXT, Application for Extension of Time to File Connecticut Income Tax Return for Individuals, and pay all the tax you expect to owe on or before the due date. Visit portal.ct.gov/TSC to fil...
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What date does my Connecticut return have to be filed by?
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Your Connecticut income tax return is due on or before April 15, 2022. If you are not a calendar year filer, your return is due on or before the fifteenth day of the fourth month following the close of your taxable year. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the return will...
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Connecticut Filing Status |
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Generally, your filing status on your Connecticut return must match your federal income tax filing status. If you are not certain of your filing status for 2021, consult the information in your federal income tax booklet or call the IRS at 800‑829‑1040. There are certain situations where you and ...
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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 2021 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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