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HB 5049

AN ACT CONCERNING ADDITIONAL VOLUNTARY PERSONAL INCOME TAX PAYMENTS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mitch Bolinsky and 1 co-sponsor

Connecticut bill allows voluntary additional income tax payments by citizens who wish to contribute more to state treasury beyond legal obligations.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Finance, Revenue and Bonding
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Bill Summary · HB 5049

Legislative bill overview

HB 5049 would establish a voluntary mechanism allowing Connecticut taxpayers to make additional personal income tax payments beyond their required tax obligations. The bill creates a dedicated process through the Department of Revenue Services for citizens who wish to contribute extra funds to the state treasury.

Why is this important

This bill addresses a niche but real phenomenon: some taxpayers have expressed interest in paying more taxes than legally required, either for ideological reasons or to support state services. By formalizing this option, Connecticut would provide a structured channel for such voluntary contributions rather than leaving citizens to navigate informal donation processes. The revenue generated, though likely modest, could theoretically support state priorities.

Potential points of contention

  • Practical effectiveness: Questions about whether this actually generates meaningful revenue or merely serves symbolic purposes, given that very few taxpayers voluntarily overpay taxes
  • Administrative efficiency: Concerns about whether the cost of administering this program outweighs actual revenue collected
  • Message and precedent: Debate over whether creating a voluntary overpayment mechanism sends the right message about taxation levels or shifts responsibility for state funding from policy decisions to individual choice

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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