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Connecticut Tax Information
Connecticut has progressive income tax from 3% to 6.99%. Corporate tax rate: 7.5%. A 10% surcharge applies to corps with over $100M income. Pass-through entity tax available at 6.99%.
Sales Tax: 6.35% state rate (no local additions). Luxury goods over $50K taxed at 7.75%. Clothing under $50 is exempt.
Starting a Business in Connecticut
Register with CT Secretary of State. LLC filing: $120. Annual report: $20. Sales tax registration through CT Department of Revenue Services.
Connecticut has one of the highest per-capita incomes in the US, with an economy anchored by insurance and financial services in Hartford, hedge funds and asset management in the Fairfield County "Gold Coast" near NYC, defense manufacturing with Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin) and Electric Boat (General Dynamics), pharmaceuticals, and prestigious universities like Yale.
Connecticut's progressive income tax reaching 6.99% and the 7.5% corporate rate create significant tax obligations, compounded by high property taxes and cost of living. The state has experienced population outflows to lower-tax states, though its proximity to New York City and deep talent pool in finance and insurance keep it competitive for certain industries.
Connecticut offers incentive programs including the Urban and Industrial Sites Reinvestment Tax Credit, manufacturing reinvestment accounts, and film production tax credits. The state's defense industry benefits from federal procurement, and the insurance sector's regulatory expertise creates a unique competitive advantage for Hartford-area businesses.
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