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You must file a Connecticut income tax return if:

  • You had CT income tax withheld;
  • You made estimated tax payments to CT;
  • You made an extension payment to CT;
  • You meet the gross income test (see below);
  • You had a federal alternative minimum tax liability;
  • You are claiming the Connecticut earned income tax credit

if your gross income for the taxable year exceeds:

  • $12,000 and you are married filing separately;
  • $15,000 and you are filing single;
  • $19,000 and you are filing head of household; or.
  • $24,000 and you are married filing jointly or qualifying widow(er) with dependent child.
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