Connecticut Tax & License

Personal Income Tax

Income tax in Connecticut is affected by exemptions and credits for which you might be eligible, your income level, and your filing status. [More]

Sales Tax

The general sales tax levied on nonexempt goods and services in Connecticut is 6 percent, although certain items and services may be taxed at lower rates. [More]

Use Tax

In general, goods or services are subject to the Connecticut 6 percent sales tax if they were purchased outside the state but would have been taxed had the purchased occurred in the state. [More]

Personal Property Taxes

Personal property taxes are levied by the community on automobiles, motorcycles and mobile homes at 70 percent of the present true and actual value times the mill rate of the community. Inventories are exempt from property taxes. Contact your local tax official for details.

Gift Tax

Connecticut does not impose a gift tax except for donors whose amount of taxable gifts, for Connecticut gift tax purposes, exceeds $1 million during a calendar year.

Real Property Tax

Real estate taxes are levied by the community, reassessed every four years and calculated on 70 percent of the fair market value times the mill rate of the community. [More]

Real Estate Conveyance Tax

Connecticut taxes the conveyance of real property, assessed on the full purchase price of the property and determined by the property’s classification.

Pet Licensing

Connecticut enforces a "leash law" for dogs. Both dogs and cats that are at least three months of age are required to have a rabies vaccination. [More]

Hunting & Fishing Licenses

Licenses are required in Connecticut for all persons 16 years of age or older who are freshwater fishing. [More]

Boat Licensing

Boating is a popular activity for residents of Connecticut, especially in the area's lakes, rivers, and the Long Island Sound. [More]

Firearms Laws

It is unlawful to conceal a handgun or carry a handgun in any vehicle without a valid permit. [More]

Connecticut State Residency

No formal procedure is established for claiming legal residence in Connecticut. [More]

Voting Regulations

Voter registration in the State of Connecticut is permanent once completed. [More]

Federal Tax Information
Internal Revenue Service View Website Information 800-829-1040 Forms Line 800-829-3676 Tele-tax 800-829-4477	Local IRS Offices Bridgeport 915 Lafayette Boulevard 203-384-5818 Danbury 131 West Street 203-840-4195 Hartford 135 High Street 860-756-4505 New Haven 150 Court Street 203-781-3195 New London Shaws Cove 2 Howard Street 860-439-7963 Norwalk 24 Belden Avenue 203-840-4195 Waterbury 14 Cottage Place 203-596-4727
Frequently Requested Numbers
Angler's Guide 860-424-FISH	Boating Division 860-434-8638
Inland Fisheries 860-424-3474	Marine Fisheries 860-434-6043
Outdoor Recreation 860-424-3014	Wildlife Division 860-424-3011
Hunting & Fishing Licenses
Department of Environmental Protection 860-424-3000 View Website
Political Organizations
Connecticut League of Women Voters 203-288-7996 View Website	Democratic State Committee 860-296-1775 View Website
Republican State Committee 860-296-9900 View Website
Quick Links
Connecticut Conference of Municipalities View Website	Connecticut General Assembly View Website
Internal Revenue Service View Website	League of Women Voters View Website
National Democratic Party View Website	US Congress View Website
US House of Representatives View Website	US Senate View Website
State Tax Information
Department of Revenue Services Taxpayer Services Division 860-297-5962 800-382-9463 View Website Bridgeport 10 Middle Street 203-336-7890 Hamden 3074 Whitney Avenue 203-287-8243 Hartford 25 Sigourney Street 860-297-5962 Norwich 2 Cliff Street 860-425-4123 Waterbury 55 West Main Street 203-805-6789