Posted on August 3, 2017
With the start of another school year just around the corner, I wanted to remind you to take advantage of the upcoming “Tax Free Week” which runs from Sunday, August 20th through Saturday, August 26th.
This one-week event eliminates Connecticut’s 6.35% sales tax on clothing and footwear costing less than $100 per item.
Additionally, new and used college textbooks are exempt from the state 6.35% sales tax for students who present a valid college ID at the time of purchase.
Since sales tax is calculated after the use of any coupons or discounts, if the final price is less than $100, the sale is exempt from taxes. Clothing or footwear under $100 put on layaway is also tax-free.
Posted on July 25, 2017
I hope that your summer is off to a great start! As you may be aware, the state is facing great uncertainty concerning the budget. I want to take an opportunity to share with you the latest from the Capitol.
We are nearly a month into the fiscal year, but without a state budget. The Democrats, who still have the majority by a slim margin in the House, set the agenda and determine when we will be called into special session in order to vote on a budget. As a result of the inaction prior to the start…
Posted on July 11, 2017
House Republicans have invited the other caucuses and the public to come listen to a presentation on our no-tax-increase budget proposal at 2:00 p.m. today.
You can [WATCH] the budget presentation live by clicking on the link below.
