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Connecticut Tax Calculators.

2025 income tax rates, brackets, and sales tax for Connecticut. Free calculators with Connecticut-specific defaults.
Tax Type
Progressive
Top Rate
6.99%
Sales Tax
6.35%
Avg Combined
6.35%

Income Tax

Connecticut uses a progressive income tax with 7 brackets ranging from 3% to 6.99%. Connecticut does not offer a standard deduction but provides a personal tax credit that phases out at higher incomes.

Taxable IncomeRate
$0 - $10,000 3.0%
$10,000 - $50,000 5.0%
$50,000 - $100,000 5.5%
$100,000 - $200,000 6.0%
$200,000 - $250,000 6.5%
$250,000 - $500,000 6.9%
Over $500,000 6.99%
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Sales Tax

Groceries are exempt. Clothing under $100 is exempt. Prescription drugs are exempt.

State Rate 6.35%
Avg. Combined (with local): 6.35%
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How Connecticut Compares

Connecticut's top rate of 6.99% is well above the national average, making it one of the higher-tax states in the Northeast.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is Connecticut's income tax rate?

Connecticut has a progressive income tax with 7 brackets. Rates range from 3% on the first $10,000 to 6.99% on income over $500,000 for single filers.

Does Connecticut tax groceries?

No, groceries are exempt from Connecticut's 6.35% sales tax. Clothing items under $100 are also exempt.

Does Connecticut have a standard deduction?

No, Connecticut does not offer a standard deduction. Instead, it provides a personal tax credit that reduces your tax liability, but it phases out for higher-income taxpayers.