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Tax Laws in Connecticut.

Connecticut tax disputes can involve audits, assessments, individual and corporate income tax, sales and use tax, real property tax, and employer withholding. Connecticut state-tax analysis runs through the Department of Revenue Services, with administrative appeals available through DRS and judicial review in the Superior Court tax session.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Statute of Limitations

Varies by tax type and notice; administrative deadlines are often shortConn. Gen. Stat. tit. 12

Connecticut tax disputes do not run on a single universal deadline. The timing depends on the type of tax, the assessment or order issued, and the procedural path chosen in response.

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Filing Requirements

Preserve Every Revenue Notice

Connecticut tax disputes are deadline-sensitive. Audit letters, assessment notices, refund denials, and collection correspondence should be preserved and reviewed immediately.

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Key Connecticut Statutes

Connecticut Revenue CodeConn. Gen. Stat. tit. 12

Title 12 covers Connecticut state taxation, including personal and corporate income tax, sales and use tax, property tax, and procedural rules for assessments, refunds, and enforcement.

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Official Sources

Not Legal Advice

This page summarizes publicly available statutes and rules for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created by viewing this content. Laws change — always verify with the primary source or consult a licensed attorney in Connecticut.

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