Taxpayers encouraged to file and pay electronically 

(Hartford, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) today announced that it is currently accepting individual state income tax returns for taxable year 2023. The state and federal individual income tax filing deadline is Monday, April 15, 2024.

"Our knowledgeable professionals at DRS are prepared to deliver the highest level of customer service,” said DRS Commissioner Mark Boughton. "We encourage taxpayers to file their state returns electronically, which they can do for free using myconneCT or by using third-party software. Filing online is the best way to receive refunds faster and avoid delays in processing returns and payments."

DRS offers the following helpful tips for this filing season:

• Taxpayers should file early and online for the fastest possible processing of returns and payments.
• If taxpayers use myconneCT, they will need to file their federal returns separately with the IRS.
• Visit the DRS website for more information regarding filing and payment options.
• To reach DRS by phone during normal business hours – Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – call 860-297-5962 (from anywhere); 800-382-9463 (within CT, outside Greater Hartford area only); or 860-297-4911 (TTY, TDD and Text Telephone users only).
• Taxpayers may also email DRS at DRS@ct.gov – please do not include any attachments or images in the body of the email.
• Taxpayers are encouraged to follow DRS on social media for #TuesdayTaxTips this filing season.

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For Immediate Release
Jan. 30, 2024

Contact: Tiffany Thiele
Email: Tiffany.Thiele@ct.gov
Phone: (959) 895-6208

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