Connecticut (CT) Tax Rates — 2026

Income Tax 6.99%
Sales Tax 6.35%
Property Tax 1.96%

Income Tax

Type: Graduated (marginal brackets)

FromToRate
$0$10,0003%
$10,000$50,0005%
$50,000$100,0005.5%
$100,000$200,0006%
$200,000$250,0006.5%
$250,000$500,0006.9%
$500,000and above6.99%

Standard Deduction: N/A (uses personal exemptions or credits instead)

Sales Tax

State Rate6.35%
Avg Local Rate0%
Combined Rate6.35%

Groceries: Exempt

-0.22% vs national avg

Property Tax

Effective Rate1.96%
Median Annual Tax$6,153

+0.89% vs national avg (1.07%)

Retirement Income Tax

Social SecurityYES
PensionsPARTIAL
401(k) / IRAYES

Estate & Inheritance Tax

Has Estate Tax: YES

Exemption$13,610,000
Top Rate12%

Corporate Tax

Corporate Income Tax Rate: 7.5%

Additional Notes

Connecticut has no standard deduction but offers a personal tax credit. Social Security is partially taxed based on AGI thresholds. Has both estate and gift tax.

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Sources: Connecticut Department of Revenue; Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2025; IRS Publication 17.