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HB 5134

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REFUNDABLE CHILD TAX CREDIT.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Saud Anwar and 78 co-sponsors

Connecticut bill would create a refundable state child tax credit allowing families to receive money back from taxes even if they owe nothing, expanding assistance to lower-income households with children.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Finance, Revenue and Bonding
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Bill Summary · HB 5134

Legislative bill overview

HB 5134 would establish a refundable child tax credit in Connecticut, allowing eligible families to receive a tax credit for dependent children that exceeds their tax liability (meaning they could receive money back even if they owe no taxes). The bill has been referred to the Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding for review.

Why is this important

A refundable child tax credit directly reduces the tax burden on families with children and provides cash assistance to lower-income households that typically pay little or no state income tax. This addresses child poverty and family economic security while affecting state revenue and budget allocations.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost to state budget: Refundable credits are more expensive than non-refundable credits; the fiscal impact depends on credit amount, income thresholds, and eligible population
  • Income eligibility thresholds: Disputes likely over which income levels qualify, affecting whether middle-class families or only lower-income families benefit
  • Credit amount and structure: Questions about whether the credit is per-child, income-dependent, or tiered, and how it compares to or interacts with federal child tax credits

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

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