Anderson, Republicans Advocate for Tax Relief
Key Takeaways
- GOP pushes permanent property tax relief by raising credit from $300 to $650.
- Bill would expand eligibility to reach over 800,000 Connecticut filers.
- Republicans call to stop New York’s convenience rule hurting about 80,000 residents.
- Lawmakers demand reclaiming revenue lost to New York’s higher 10.9% tax rate versus Connecticut’s 6.99%.
HARTFORD - I joined my fellow House Republicans for a news conference to refocus the conversation on affordability because it remains the number one issue facing Connecticut residents.
We highlighted two key areas where action is needed: real tax relief and ensuring Connecticut keeps the tax revenue it rightfully deserves.
This session, House Republicans have introduced legislation to deliver permanent property tax relief directly to families. Our proposal would more than double the state property tax credit—from $300 to $650—while expanding eligibility to reach over 800,000 filers. That’s meaningful, lasting relief.
We also addressed a major issue impacting thousands of Connecticut workers. Under New York’s “convenience of the employer” rule, remote employees who live in Connecticut but work for New York companies are taxed as if they’re working in New York—even if they never leave home. As a result, New York collects the income tax, and Connecticut loses out.
About 80,000 Connecticut residents are affected, and many are paying significantly higher taxes because of it. New York’s top income tax rate is 10.9%, compared to Connecticut’s 6.99%.
Even more concerning, some workers risk being taxed twice on the same income. While Connecticut created a tax credit in 2019 to offset this, that’s only a temporary fix, not a real solution.
It’s time to bring that revenue back home and deliver the kind of sustainable relief Connecticut families deserve.