Connecticut State Department of Revenue Services

HOLIDAY: The Department of Revenue Services will be closed on Thursday, June 19th, a state holiday.

WEBINAR: DRS will be holding a webinar on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.  This session will provide an overview of the sales and use tax requirements pertaining to Sales and Use Taxes: Selling at Antique Shows, Craft Shows, Fairs, Farmer’s Markets, or Flea Markets. Select here to register.

Ruling 89-115, Tangible Property

Copywriting services rendered to advertising agencies for media advertising or incorporated into collateral items are not taxable. The total gross receipts for collateral items, such as pamphlets, brochures, sales literature, direct mailers, etc., are subject to the sales or use tax. The total sales price for media advertising is not subject to sales and use tax.

The total gross receipts for public relations services, e.g., press releases, are subject to the sales and use tax.

LEGAL DIVISION

September 26, 1989