State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2022
Individual income taxes are a major source of state government revenue, accounting for more than a third of state tax collections:
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Connecticut Tax Rates, Collections, and Burdens
How does Connecticut’s tax code compare? Connecticut has a graduated individual income tax, with rates ranging from 3.00 percent to 6.99 percent. Connecticut also has a 7.50 percent corporate income tax rate. Connecticut has a 6.35 percent state sales tax rate and levies no local sales taxes. Connecticut’s tax system ranks 47th overall on our 2024 State Business Tax Climate Index.
Each state’s tax code is a multifaceted system with many moving parts, and Connecticut is no exception. The first step towards understanding Connecticut’s tax code is knowing the basics. How does Connecticut collect tax revenue? Click the tabs below to learn more! You can also explore our state tax maps, which are compiled from our annual publication, Facts & Figures: How Does Your State Compare?
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