Connecticut uses 2% to 6.99% progressive income tax rates in the current TaxGuide Pro calculator data. For 2026 planning, $60,000 single taxable income -> about $2,550 state income tax before credits. $120,000 married filing jointly taxable income -> about $5,100 state income tax before credits.
Connecticut state tax calculator
Connecticut uses 2% to 6.99% progressive income tax rates in the current TaxGuide Pro calculator data. For 2026 planning, $60,000 single taxable income -> about $2,550 state income tax before credits. $120,000 married filing jointly taxable income -> about $5,100 state income tax before credits.
Estimated Connecticut tax, effective rate, marginal rate, and worked examples from current calculator data.
Connecticut state facts
Examples use 2026 taxable income before credits or residency allocation. Use the official state source below to verify final filing guidance.
Connecticut uses 2% to 6.99% progressive income tax rates in the current TaxGuide Pro calculator data.
$60,000 single taxable income -> about $2,550 state income tax before credits.
$120,000 married filing jointly taxable income -> about $5,100 state income tax before credits.
Credits and special deductions can change the final result.
Review dependent, household, income-based, and other Connecticut credits in the state credit finder, then confirm eligibility in official instructions.
For a 2026 return filed in 2027, confirm the due date in published Connecticut instructions. State deadlines and disaster relief can differ from federal dates.
Connecticut does not guarantee one refund date for every return. E-filed, accurate returns with direct deposit are generally processed faster than paper or reviewed returns.
Official verification: Connecticut Department of Revenue Services.
Use Connecticut taxable income from your return. If you only know total income, estimate deductions first.
Connecticut uses 2% to 6.99% progressive income tax rates in the current TaxGuide Pro calculator data. The examples on this page use taxable income before credits, so final results can change when state deductions, credits, or residency allocation apply.
Connecticut retirement income treatment can depend on the income type, age, and state exclusions. Use the Connecticut retirement tax checker for a state-specific review.
Connecticut Social Security treatment can differ from federal treatment. Use the Connecticut Social Security checker and verify the result with the official state source.
Connecticut refund timing depends on e-file versus paper filing, direct deposit, return accuracy, identity verification, and seasonal volume. Use the Connecticut refund timeline estimator and the official refund-status source for live updates.
Use the official Connecticut revenue or tax agency sources linked in the sources section. TaxGuide Pro is an educational estimator and does not replace a filed state return or agency notice.
Last updated August 20, 2026.
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