Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 9, 2026

SB 99: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REFUNDABLE CREDIT AGAINST THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX FOR THE AMOUNT OF MOTOR VEHICLE PROPERTY TAX PAID.

SB 99 creates a refundable tax credit against personal income tax equal to the motor vehicle property tax paid by qualifying taxpayers. It directly affects low-to-moderate-income individuals: single filers with adjusted gross income under $100,000 and married couples filing jointly with income under $200,000. The credit is refundable, meaning eligible taxpayers receive cash back even if the credit exceeds their income tax liability. The bill specifically applies to motor vehicle property tax, not home property tax (though the text references a separate residence tax limitation, which is unrelated to this vehicle credit). This is a concrete policy change that reduces the tax burden for vehicle owners meeting the income thresholds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides refundable tax credit for low-to-moderate-income taxpayers on motor vehicle property tax, directly reducing tax burden for qualifying filers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5111: AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY AND SERVICES USED FOR BURIALS AND CREMATIONS FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.

HB 5111 exempts burial and cremation-related personal property (like caskets or urns) and services from state sales and use taxes. The bill expands the existing exemption for burial/cremation items from an unspecified limit to a $10,000 cap, while also explicitly removing sales tax from the services themselves. This directly affects individuals and families arranging funerals or cremations by reducing out-of-pocket costs for these essential end-of-life services. The policy change takes effect upon enactment, removing tax liability for qualifying burial and cremation expenses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts burial/cremation services and items from sales tax, providing tax relief for end-of-life costs, aligning with support indicators for lower-income tax relief.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5134: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REFUNDABLE CHILD TAX CREDIT.

HB 5134 establishes a refundable child tax credit of $600 per child for families with up to three children. It directly affects low-to-moderate income households, specifically those with federal adjusted gross income under $100,000 for single filers or $200,000 for married couples filing jointly. The credit is refundable, meaning eligible families may receive the full credit amount even if it exceeds their income tax liability. This policy change reduces tax burden for qualifying families with children, using the state’s personal income tax system to provide direct financial support.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRefundable child tax credit reduces tax burden for low-to-moderate income families, providing direct tax relief per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax State Budget Tax Credits

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 56: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT CHARGES PAID BY TAXPAYERS ON THEIR UTILITY BILLS.

SB 56 would create a personal income tax deduction for taxpayers who pay "public benefit charges" on their utility bills (such as electricity or gas). This deduction applies to the total amount paid annually for these specific charges. Taxpayers would subtract this amount from their taxable income when filing state taxes. The bill directly affects individual taxpayers with utility bills that include these public benefit fees, reducing their overall tax liability.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax deduction for utility public benefit charges, reducing taxable income and lowering tax liability for individual taxpayers, aligning with tax relief indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 5090: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR MILITARY FUNERAL HONOR GUARD DETAIL COMPENSATION.

HB 5090 establishes a personal income tax deduction for military members who receive compensation for serving on funeral honor guard details under Connecticut law (section 27-76). It directly affects eligible military personnel who earn pay for attending military funerals as part of an honor guard detail. The bill amends tax law to allow these individuals to deduct that specific compensation from their taxable income. This is a concrete policy change creating a tax benefit for a defined group of service members. The bill focuses solely on the tax treatment of this existing compensation, not broader policy changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates targeted tax deduction for military personnel, providing tax relief for a specific group under Connecticut tax law.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides tax deduction for veterans performing military funeral honors, directly expanding benefits for this service group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 77: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR FULL-TIME HOME HEALTH CARE COSTS.

SB 77 would create a personal income tax deduction of up to $60,000 for individuals paying full-time home health care costs. It directly affects residents who cover expenses like in-home medical services and medical supplies for themselves or a dependent. The bill amends tax law to allow these costs to reduce taxable income, lowering the amount of tax owed. This is a concrete policy change focused on reducing tax liability for specific health care expenses, without altering eligibility or benefit amounts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax deduction for health care costs, reducing taxable income and lowering tax liability for eligible residents.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates tax deduction for home health care costs, reducing out-of-pocket expenses and improving access to essential medical services for residents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 103: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REFUNDABLE CHILD TAX CREDIT.

This bill establishes a refundable child tax credit for families with up to three children, starting at $150 per child in 2026 and increasing to $600 per child by 2028. It phases out for higher-income households: single filers over $100,000, heads of household over $160,000, and married couples filing jointly over $200,000 (reducing by 5% for every $1,000 over these thresholds). The credit is refundable, meaning eligible families receive it even if they owe no income tax. It directly affects low-to-moderate income families with children under age 18.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRefundable child tax credit provides direct tax relief to low/middle-income families with children, increasing disposable income without raising taxes on targeted groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 50: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR STIPENDS PAID TO CERTAIN VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS OR VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE MEMBERS.

SB 50 creates a personal income tax deduction for stipends paid to volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance members by municipalities, fire departments, or ambulance associations. It directly affects these volunteers who receive small stipends for their service, capping the deductible amount at $15,000 annually from any single organization. The bill amends tax law to allow these stipends to be excluded from taxable income, reducing the tax burden for qualifying volunteers. This policy change provides concrete financial relief for individuals who serve in these critical community roles without full-time compensation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax deduction for volunteer stipends, reducing tax burden for lower-income volunteers per tax law amendment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 5015: AN ACT ELIMINATING THE HIGHER SALES AND USE TAXES RATE FOR CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES.

HB 5015 changes the sales tax threshold for motor vehicles, raising the price limit from $100,000 to "more than $100,000" to determine which vehicles pay a higher 7.75% sales and use tax rate. This directly affects buyers of vehicles priced below $100,000, who currently pay the higher tax rate but would pay a lower rate under the proposed change. The key mechanism is amending the tax code to increase the sales price threshold, effectively eliminating the higher tax for most lower-cost vehicles. The bill aims to reduce the tax burden for these buyers without altering tax rates for vehicles priced at or above the new threshold.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEliminates higher tax for lower-cost vehicles, providing tax relief to middle-income buyers under Budget & Taxes framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 5030: AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GENERAL GOVERNMENT.

HB 5030 implements the governor's budget recommendations by creating a "Pizza State" commemorative license plate program for Connecticut vehicle owners. Vehicle owners who purchase these plates pay a $65 fee, with $50 deposited annually into a fund supporting Connecticut Foodshare. The bill also establishes a new Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection and modifies fund distribution to Hispanic-American Veterans of Connecticut, Inc. These changes take effect on or after July 1, 2026, with the plate program requiring new fees and administrative procedures.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesNew $65 license plate fee with $50 annually funding Connecticut Foodshare, a public service program, directly advancing fiscal support for essential community services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransModifies fund distribution to Hispanic-American Veterans of Connecticut, Inc., indicating financial support for veterans' programs.90% confidence

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