Connecticut tax tables 2026
The figures set by or for Connecticut for 2026: income tax brackets, payroll contributions and employer rates. Federal or national figures for the US are on the national page.
- 2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31
- USD
Income tax
Connecticut income tax brackets: Single (Code F)
| State taxable income, per year | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $10,000 | 2% |
| $10,000 to $50,000 | 4.5% |
| $50,000 to $100,000 | 5.5% |
| $100,000 to $200,000 | 6% |
| $200,000 to $250,000 | 6.5% |
| $250,000 to $500,000 | 6.9% |
| Over $500,000 | 6.99% |
Source: CT DRS Informational Publication 2026(7), Is My Connecticut Withholding Correct? (effective January 1 – December 31, 2026) — 2026 Tax Calculation Schedule and Tables A–E · retrieved 2026-10-16
Connecticut income tax brackets: Married filing separately (Code A)
| State taxable income, per year | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $10,000 | 2% |
| $10,000 to $50,000 | 4.5% |
| $50,000 to $100,000 | 5.5% |
| $100,000 to $200,000 | 6% |
| $200,000 to $250,000 | 6.5% |
| $250,000 to $500,000 | 6.9% |
| Over $500,000 | 6.99% |
Source: CT DRS Informational Publication 2026(7), Is My Connecticut Withholding Correct? (effective January 1 – December 31, 2026) — 2026 Tax Calculation Schedule and Tables A–E · retrieved 2026-10-16
Connecticut income tax brackets: Head of household (Code B)
| State taxable income, per year | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $16,000 | 2% |
| $16,000 to $80,000 | 4.5% |
| $80,000 to $160,000 | 5.5% |
| $160,000 to $320,000 | 6% |
| $320,000 to $400,000 | 6.5% |
| $400,000 to $800,000 | 6.9% |
| Over $800,000 | 6.99% |
Source: CT DRS Informational Publication 2026(7), Is My Connecticut Withholding Correct? (effective January 1 – December 31, 2026) — 2026 Tax Calculation Schedule and Tables A–E · retrieved 2026-10-16
Connecticut income tax brackets: Married filing jointly (Code C)
| State taxable income, per year | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $20,000 | 2% |
| $20,000 to $100,000 | 4.5% |
| $100,000 to $200,000 | 5.5% |
| $200,000 to $400,000 | 6% |
| $400,000 to $500,000 | 6.5% |
| $500,000 to $1,000,000 | 6.9% |
| Over $1,000,000 | 6.99% |
Source: CT DRS Informational Publication 2026(7), Is My Connecticut Withholding Correct? (effective January 1 – December 31, 2026) — 2026 Tax Calculation Schedule and Tables A–E · retrieved 2026-10-16
Connecticut income tax: key figures
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Progressive brackets |
| Top rate | 6.99% |
| Personal exemption — single (exemption)phases out from $30,000 of income | $15,000 |
| Personal exemption — married filing separately (exemption)phases out from $24,000 | $12,000 |
| Personal exemption — head of household (exemption)phases out from $38,000 | $19,000 |
| Personal exemption — married filing jointly (exemption)phases out from $48,000 | $24,000 |
Source: CT DRS Informational Publication 2026(7), Is My Connecticut Withholding Correct? (effective January 1 – December 31, 2026) — 2026 Tax Calculation Schedule and Tables A–E · retrieved 2026-10-16
Employee contributions
Connecticut supplemental (bonus) withholding
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Supplemental rate | None published: bonuses are withheld with regular wages |
Source: CT DRS Informational Publication 2026(1), Connecticut Employer's Tax Guide, Circular CT — Supplemental Compensation (p. 12) · retrieved 2026-10-16
CT Paid Leave contribution
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Employee rate | 0.5% |
| Wage base (per year) | $184,500 |
Source: Connecticut Paid Leave Authority — Contributions (2026) and Remit Contributions · retrieved 2026-10-16
Employer costs
Connecticut state unemployment insurance (employer)
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Taxable wage base (per employee, per year) | $27,000 |
| New employer rate | 1.9% |
| Experience-rated range: lowest | 0.1% |
| Experience-rated range: highest | 10% |
Connecticut's base new-employer rate from the U.S. Department of Labor's 2026 summary. State surcharges, if any, are not included.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Significant Provisions of State Unemployment Insurance Laws, Effective July 2026 · retrieved 2026-10-16
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Official sources
- TPG-211, 2026 Withholding Calculation Rules (Rev. 12/25) · retrieved 2026-10-16
- IP 2026(1), Connecticut Employer's Tax Guide, Circular CT (includes Form CT-W4, Rev. 12/25) · retrieved 2026-10-16
- IP 2026(7), Is My Connecticut Withholding Correct? · retrieved 2026-10-16
- CT Paid Leave — Contributions · retrieved 2026-10-16
- CT Paid Leave — Remit Contributions · retrieved 2026-10-16
- Publication 15 (2026), Employer's Tax Guide — social security wage base · retrieved 2026-10-16
- U.S. Department of Labor, Significant Provisions of State Unemployment Insurance Laws, Effective July 2026 · retrieved 2026-10-16
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