Hi,
My main job is to save you tax and provide as much value as possible. With this in mind, we worked out a summary of Connecticut-specific credits and deductions that you may have overlooked.
If you have questions about any of these, just reply back and we can either schedule a call or go into more detail for you over email.
Credits for Individuals:
- Connecticut Earned Income Tax Credit (CT EITC) – Connecticut offers a refundable EITC equal to 40% of the federal EITC, which can significantly boost refunds for eligible taxpayers, plus an extra $250 for families with children
- Child Tax Rebate / Child-Related Credits – Connecticut has offered child-focused refundable credits and rebates in recent years, which may apply depending on income and filing status.
- Property Tax Credit – Eligible Connecticut residents may qualify for a property tax credit of up to $300, depending on income level and filing status.
Credits for Homeowners & Energy Efficiency:
- Residential Energy Efficiency & Clean Energy Incentives – While Connecticut does not offer a large refundable income tax credit, it provides state and utility-level incentives for solar installations, energy-efficient upgrades, heat pumps, and electrification projects.
- Solar Incentive Programs – Homeowners may qualify for performance-based incentives and rebates for qualifying solar energy systems.
Credits for Businesses:
- Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit – Available to businesses conducting qualified R&D activities in Connecticut; credits may be refundable for eligible small businesses or carried forward if unused. Credits generally limited to 70% of the Corporation Business Tax (CBT)
- Urban and Industrial Site Reinvestment Tax Credit – Businesses investing in eligible development projects may qualify for significant state tax credits. Expect up to 100% of investment as a dollar-for-dollar credit for corporations, requiring minimum investments of $5M in distressed areas or $50M elsewhere, with credits usable over 10 years, carryforwards for 5 years, or transferability, though specific caps depend on project scope and location
- Job Creation & Investment Credits – Connecticut offers various incentives tied to job growth and capital investment, depending on business size and location.
Deductions & Exclusions:
- Social Security Benefits – Social Security income is fully exempt from Connecticut income tax for lower AGI’s and phase-out for higher incomes
- Pension and Retirement Income Exemptions – Connecticut allows partial or full exemptions for qualifying pension and retirement income, depending on income thresholds.
- Military and Railroad retirement is fully exempt, and Teachers’ Retirement gets a 50% exemption.
- State Itemized Deductions & Adjustments – Connecticut conforms closely to federal itemized deductions, with certain state-specific modifications that may reduce taxable income.
Let’s hop on a quick 10 – 15 minute call to see which one of these credits applies to you! Please contact us by early next week to make sure we secure a spot before the tax season heats up. Sincerely,
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George Dimov, CPA
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