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HB 6461

AN ACT ELIMINATING THE ESTATE AND GIFT TAXES AND THE QUALIFYING INCOME THRESHOLDS FOR CERTAIN PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tom O'Dea

Connecticut bill eliminates estate and gift taxes while removing income limits on certain personal tax deductions, significantly reducing taxes on wealth transfer and expanding higher-income tax benefits.

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Bill Summary · HB 6461

Legislative bill overview

HB 6461 proposes to eliminate Connecticut's estate and gift taxes while removing income thresholds that currently limit personal income tax deductions for certain taxpayers. The bill would allow broader access to specific deductions regardless of income level and eliminate taxes on wealth transfers between individuals or to heirs.

Why is this important

Estate and gift taxes currently generate state revenue while affecting high-net-worth individuals and families transferring substantial assets. Removing income thresholds for deductions would expand tax benefits to middle and upper-income earners. These changes would significantly affect state revenue collection and alter the progressivity of Connecticut's tax system.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue impact: Eliminating estate and gift taxes removes a dedicated revenue stream; fiscal analysis would be critical for assessing budget implications
  • Fairness debate: Critics may argue the changes disproportionately benefit wealthy residents, while supporters contend they reduce tax burden complexity and encourage wealth retention in-state
  • Deduction specificity unclear: The bill language references "certain personal income tax deductions" without specifying which ones, making full impact assessment difficult without amendment details

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

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