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SB 127

AN ACT CONCERNING THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX DATA INCLUDED IN THE TAX INCIDENCE REPORT.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Henri Martin

SB 127 expands Connecticut's tax incidence report to include more detailed personal income tax data, improving transparency about how tax burdens distribute across population groups.

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Bill Summary · SB 127

Legislative bill overview

SB 127 modifies Connecticut's tax incidence reporting requirements by expanding the personal income tax data that must be included in the state's annual tax incidence report. The bill specifies which income tax information datasets and demographics must be analyzed and disclosed to provide a more comprehensive picture of how tax burdens are distributed across different population segments.

Why is this important

Tax incidence reports inform policymakers and the public about who actually bears the burden of taxation—essential for evaluating tax fairness and equity. Enhanced personal income tax data in these reports would enable better analysis of whether the tax system is progressive, regressive, or proportional across income levels and demographic groups, directly informing future tax policy decisions.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy concerns: Expanded personal income tax data disclosure could raise questions about individual taxpayer privacy, even if anonymized or aggregated, requiring careful balance against transparency goals
  • Implementation costs: Requiring more detailed data compilation and analysis may impose administrative burdens and costs on the Department of Revenue Services
  • Political interpretation: Different stakeholders may use the same data to support conflicting tax policy positions, potentially fueling partisan disagreements about whether changes are needed

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

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