Tax Amnesty Program Ceases with January’s End

From the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services: 

The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services’ (DRS) 2021 Tax Amnesty program offering individuals and businesses the opportunity to pay back taxes at a reduced interest rate and no penalties will end January 31, 2022.

Launched November 1, 2021, the program offers a 75% reduction in interest and waives penalties and the possibility of criminal prosecution to those who have not filed, have under-reported or have existing liabilities related to taxes owed to the State for any tax period ending on or before December 31, 2020.

“Many Connecticut taxpayers have already taken advantage of the benefits of the Tax Amnesty program, but time is running out. Those who owe the state money, still have a way to get right. This is a true lifeline for many,” said Department of Revenue Services Commissioner Mark Boughton.

“Taxes paid to the Department of Revenue Services support critical functions, and flow directly to all of our communities in the form of roads, schools, parks, healthcare, and other state-sponsored programs,” stated Commissioner Boughton. “It is the responsibility of every single citizen and business to pay their fair share. Those who don’t will be subject to penalties, paying full interest and could face criminal prosecution. The time to act is now.”

Taxpayers seeking amnesty can access all program information, including a link to myconneCT, the secure online payment portal, via the Tax Amnesty program website at GetRightCT.com. Tax Amnesty applications must be filed electronically, and payment made in full by January 31, 2022.  Once Tax Amnesty ends taxpayers will be liable for the full tax, penalty, and interest on any amount owed.

All taxes administered by the Connecticut DRS, except for Connecticut motor carrier road tax (IFTA), are eligible for Tax Amnesty.

For more information about the program and application requirements, visit GetRightCT.com. Also, stay up to date on this and other programs and services offered by DRS on Facebook.com/CTDRS or Twitter.com/CTDRS.

About the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services

The mission of the Department of Revenue Services is to instill public confidence in the integrity and fairness of tax collection; achieve the highest level of voluntary taxpayer compliance; continuously improve agency performance; contribute to the fiscal and economic well-being of the state; and provide a positive and professional workplace.