Capitol Update 6.30.2020
Posted on June 30, 2020
School Reopening Guidelines
Last week, Governor Lamont announced a basic framework for reopening schools in the fall. The State Department of Education (CSDE) issued more detailed guidance yesterday afternoon. For more details, click the button below:
Plastic Bag Tax Returns July 1st
The state’s Department of Revenue Services (DRS) announced that the suspension of the plastic bag tax expires today, and that retailers should prepare to begin collecting the 10-cent per bag tax again tomorrow. The governor in late March suspended the tax during the pandemic response.
July 15th Tax Deadline
In mid-April, DRS extended filing and payment deadlines for some state tax returns in order to align with federal changes made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Those specific taxes are highlighted below:
