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Assistance and Relief

• I heard about the new Coronavirus Emergency Relief package. What type of paid leave does the law offer me?

  6/9/2020

  The Department of Labor has the latest updates on the CARES Act and unemployment insurance

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• Do I still have to file my state of Connecticut taxes by April 15?

  6/9/2020

  At the direction of Governor Ned Lamont, the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) is extending the filing and payment deadline for personal income tax returns 90 days, to July 15, 2020.

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• Has the COVID-19 response changed the date that I need to file my Income and Expense Report for my rental property?

  6/9/2020

  Connecticut General Statutes requires any owner (individual or business) of income producing real property to file an Income and Expense Report annually.

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• I am worried about being able to pay my gas, electric, and water bills. Will the utility companies shut me off?

  6/9/2020

  Your utilities will not be disconnected during this emergency regardless of payment status if your utility company is listed below.

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• How do I file for unemployment?

  6/9/2020

  The CT Department of Labor has all the latest updates on the CARES Act and unemployment insurance

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• Will those who qualify for WIC benefits and Senior citizens still be able to receive Farmer's Market Nutrition Program vouchers?

  5/7/2020

  Yes - the State has enacted special rules for the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP)

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• I just moved into the state, how can I get my license and registration transferred over?

  5/1/2020

  The DMV has extended the time required for you to get your CT credentials

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• Will my federal stimulus payment count towards my eligibility for state benefits or services?

  4/23/2020

  Many people wonder if stimulus funds will impact their ability to receive State benefits

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• I need to recertify for the Homeowners’ Elderly / Disable Circuit Breaker Tax Relief Program. Am I still able to do so?

  4/8/2020

  Governor Lamont has suspended the reapplication filing requirement for the Homeowners’ Elderly/Disabled Circuit Breaker Tax Relief Program and for the Homeowners’ Elderly/Disabled Freeze Tax Relief Program. Taxpayers who were granted the benefit in 2017 will automatically maintain their benefit for the next biennial cycle ending in Grand List year 2021.

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• I need to work from home during the emergency Coronavirus restrictions, but I am worried about being able to pay my internet bill. Will it be shut off?

  4/8/2020

  No, virtually every internet provider in Connecticut has pledged to not terminate service and to waive any late fees for both residential and small business customers.

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