DRS COVID-19 RESPONSE: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
First Posted: March 25, 2020
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General Information
Will DRS be available to assist taxpayers during the COVID-19 outbreak?
Yes. DRS employees are answering emails and phone calls; processing returns, payments, and refunds; and completing other essential agency functions.
How can I contact DRS during the COVID-19 outbreak?
If you have a question or need assistance, visit the DRS website for many answers and updated information. Taxpayers may also email DRS at drs@po.state.ct.us, or call DRS during regular business hours (between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) at 860-297-5962.
Are DRS walk-in services available?
No. Walk-in services at DRS branch offices in Hartford, Waterbury, Norwich, and Bridgeport have been suspended until further notice.
What public announcements has DRS made in response to the COVID-19 outbreak and emergency declarations issued by Gov. Lamont?
7/07/2020: Reminder: Connecticut Individual Income Tax Returns and Payments Due July 15th
6/26/2020: Reminder: Single-Use Plastic Bag Fee Suspension Set to Expire June 30th
5/28/2020: DRS Reminds Taxpayers of June 1 Deadline: Filing and Payment Due Date for Sales and Room Occupancy Tax
5/26/2020: DRS Reminds Taxpayers of Services Available
5/08/2020: DRS extends deadlines for filing certain administrative protests and tax appeals
5/05/2020: DRS Extends Application Deadline for Municipalities to Submit Neighborhood Assistance Act Proposals
4/29/2020: DRS Reminds Connecticut Employers of Withholding Tax Return Due Date
4/18/2020: DRS Reminder: File Your Connecticut Individual Income Tax Returns Electronically
4/17/2020: DRS Announces Priority One Taxpayer Assistance Program
4/14/2020: DRS Extends Filing Payment Deadlines for Certain State Tax Returns to Align with Federal Changes
3/30/2020: State Extends Filing and Payment Deadlines for Sales Tax and Room Occupancy Tax
3/30/2020: Connecticut's Single-Use Plastic Bag Fee Temporarily Suspended
3/30/2020: DRS issues waiver of certain International Fuel Tax Agreement requirements
3/20/2020: DRS extends filing, payment deadlines for personal income tax returns to July 15, 2020
3/17/2020: DRS branch offices closed to the public
3/16/2020: DRS extends filing deadline for certain annual state business tax returns
Federal Stimulus Checks
Where can I get more information about my federal stimulus check?
Stimulus checks – also known as Economic Impact Payments – are administered by the federal government's Internal Revenue Service (IRS), not the State of Connecticut. More information can be found on the IRS website:
Economic Impact Payment Information Center
Get My Payment Frequently Asked Questions
CARES Act
Office of the Commissioner Guidance - OCG-10, Regarding the Connecticut Tax Implications of the CARES Act
Office of the Commissioner Guidance - OCG-11, Regarding Depreciation of Qualified Improvement Property for Connecticut Tax Purposes
Individual Income Tax
Has the deadline for filing an amended 2016 Form CT-1040, CT-1040NR/PY, or CT-1041 been extended?
No.