Capitol Update 7.1.2020
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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
On Friday, the state’s Department of Revenue Services (DRS) announced the resumption of the 10-cent plastic bag tax beginning July 1st. The governor suspended the tax in late March 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:
