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HB 5090

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR MILITARY FUNERAL HONOR GUARD DETAIL COMPENSATION.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mark DeCaprio and 2 co-sponsors

Connecticut would allow military members to exclude funeral honor guard compensation from state income tax, reducing taxes owed on that specific ceremonial duty income.

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Bill Summary · HB 5090

Legislative bill overview

HB 5090 would create a Connecticut state income tax deduction for compensation received by military personnel who perform funeral honor guard duties. This allows service members to exclude income earned from these ceremonial duties from their taxable income, reducing their state tax liability on that specific compensation.

Why is this important

Military funeral honor guards perform dignified ceremonial services for deceased veterans and service members, often on a volunteer or minimal-pay basis. This tax deduction recognizes and provides modest financial relief to those performing these patriotic duties, potentially encouraging participation in this important service while showing state-level support for military personnel.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue impact: The deduction reduces state tax collections; fiscal analysis would determine whether the revenue loss is significant or negligible given likely participation rates
  • Scope definition: Questions about which honor guard services qualify, how compensation is documented, and whether this creates administrative complexity for tax filers and the Department of Revenue Services
  • Precedent concerns: Some may argue this creates a narrowly-tailored tax preference that could prompt similar deduction requests from other service-oriented or ceremonial occupational groups

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

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