In May, Governor Lamont signed into law the 2022 Connecticut Child Tax Rebate, which is intended to help families with children. Connecticut families can now apply online through July 31 to receive a state tax rebate. The tax credit will provide eligible households $250 per child for up to three children ($750).
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for this rebate, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Must be a resident of Connecticut
- Must have claimed at least one child as a dependent on your 2021 federal income tax return who was 18 years of age or younger
- Must meet certain income thresholds
INCOME THRESHOLDS
The income limits are based on the filing status from your 2021 federal income tax return.
- If the filing status from your 2021 federal income tax return was Single or Married Filing Separately, you may be eligible for the Child Tax Rebate if your income was less than or equal to $100,000. If your income was between $100,000 and $110,000, you may be eligible for a reduced credit.
- If the filing status from your 2021 federal income tax return was Head of Household, you may be eligible for the Child Tax Rebate if your income was less than or equal to $160,000. If your income was between $160,000 and $170,000, you may be eligible for a reduced credit.
- If the filing status from your 2021 federal income tax return was Married Filing Jointly or Qualifying Widow(er), you may be eligible for the Child Tax Rebate if your income was less than or equal to $200,000. If your income was between $200,000 and $210,000, you may be eligible for a reduced credit.
- If you fall within the income limits described above and you otherwise qualify for the Child Tax Rebate, you will be eligible for a rebate up to $250 per qualifying child (up to a maximum of three children and a maximum amount of $750).
Note: If your 2021 federal income tax return is on extension, you are currently not eligible for the child tax rebate. If you file your 2021 federal income return prior to July 31, 2022, you may be eligible for the credit.
Qualified applicants can expect to begin receiving rebate checks beginning in late August.
Apply online for the 2022 CT Child Tax Rebate Application. CLICK HERE.
