CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SERVICES BACK TAX RELIEF

Get started resolving your state tax liabilities using the information below.  If you still need help, reach out to us using the contact form to the right of this page.

CT-DRS Monthly Payment Plan

Individual Income Tax Basics

• If you owe less than $10,000, you may be able to set up a 12 month payment plan online.  If you owe more than $10,000, you’ll have to make arrangements to pay through the Compliance Division by calling (860) 297-4936

Business Tax Basics

1. All business tax bills must be resolved through the Compliance Division by calling (860) 297-4936

State of Connecticut Offer in Compromise

The state of Connecticut may consider an Offer in Compromise to settle a personal tax or a business tax.

You may submit an Offer due to Doubt as to liability, (you don’t believe you owe the tax), Doubt as to Collectability (you don’t believe you can pay the tax) or both.

Penalty Relief

The state of Connecticut doesn’t make it easy to get relief from the penalties associated with back taxes.

CT.gov states:

More Helpful Information

CT-DRS also has a Taxpayer Advocate Office in case you have a dispute or are experiencing a hardship due to the tax liabilities.

DRS Problem Resolution / Taxpayer Advocate Office
25 Sigourney Street, Suite 2
Hartford, CT 06106-5032
(860) 297-5603

Your Rights as a Connecticut Taxpayer.