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SB 128

AN ACT CONCERNING THE INCLUSION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL DATA IN THE TAX INCIDENCE REPORT.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Henri Martin

SB 128 expands Connecticut's tax incidence report to include additional data categories showing how tax burdens distribute across income levels and populations.

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Bill Summary · SB 128

Legislative bill overview

SB 128 requires Connecticut's tax incidence report to include additional data categories beyond what is currently reported. The bill expands the scope of analysis for how tax burdens are distributed across different income levels and demographic groups. This is a data transparency measure focused on improving public understanding of the state's tax system.

Why is this important

Tax incidence reports inform policymakers and the public about who actually bears the burden of taxes—a critical input for evaluating tax fairness and designing tax policy. Expanded data could reveal disparities in how different populations experience Connecticut's tax system, potentially influencing future legislative decisions about taxation and revenue distribution.

Potential points of contention

  • Data collection costs: Determining, collecting, and analyzing additional data categories may require additional state resources and administrative burden
  • Privacy concerns: Depending on what demographic or income-based data is added, there could be questions about privacy protections and how granular the breakdowns become
  • Definitional disputes: Disagreement over which "additional data" is most relevant—different stakeholders may prioritize different categories (family size, geographic location, business type, etc.)

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

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