Connecticut Tax Calculators.
Tax year 2026 income tax rates, brackets, and sales tax for Connecticut. Returns for tax year 2026 are generally filed in 2027; source links and last-verified dates are shown below.Tax year 2026 means income earned during calendar year 2026; those returns are generally filed in 2027. State and local sales tax rates can change during the year, so confirm current rules before filing or remitting tax.
Income Tax
Connecticut has seven 2026 income tax brackets ranging from 2% to 6.99%. An income-based personal exemption and credit are available to eligible filers.
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 - $10,000 | 2% |
| $10,000 - $50,000 | 4.5% |
| $50,000 - $100,000 | 5.5% |
| $100,000 - $200,000 | 6% |
| $200,000 - $250,000 | 6.5% |
| $250,000 - $500,000 | 6.9% |
| Over $500,000 | 6.99% |
Sales Tax
Qualifying groceries are generally exempt. Most eligible clothing and footwear priced under $300 per item were exempt during the August 16–22, 2026 sales tax holiday; this is not a year-round clothing exemption. Prescription drugs are exempt. Combined rates shown are population-weighted July 1, 2026 estimates; actual item and local rates vary.
Connecticut’s top marginal state income-tax rate is 6.99%. Filing status, income-based exemptions, credits and recapture can change the effective rate; a top rate is not an overall household tax-burden ranking.
What is Connecticut's income tax rate?
Connecticut has 7 income tax brackets for 2026, with rates of 2%, 4.5%, 5.5%, 6%, 6.5%, 6.9% and 6.99%. The top rate of 6.99% applies to the highest bracket.
Does Connecticut tax groceries?
Qualifying groceries are generally exempt from Connecticut sales tax. In 2026, most qualifying clothing and footwear priced under $300 were exempt during the August 16–22 sales tax holiday.
Does Connecticut have a standard deduction?
There is no standard deduction. Connecticut offers a separate personal exemption and tax credit based on income and filing status.
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