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Assistance and Relief

• What is the deadline to file my state of Connecticut taxes this year?

  4/14/2021

  The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services has extended the state income tax deadline for 2021.

  Assistance and ReliefGovernment

• I get cash assistance / Temporary Family Assistance (TFA) from the Department of Social Services. But in order to continue my benefits, I have to show up in person to prove my eligibility. What do I do now?

  3/18/2021

  Governor Lamont has authorized the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) to waive the requirement for in-person recertification at the present time.

  Assistance and ReliefFamilies and childrenOfficial Guidelines

• Has the COVID-19 response changed the date that I need to file my Income and Expense Report for my rental property?

  3/15/2021

  Connecticut General Statutes requires any owner (individual or business) of income producing real property to file an Income and Expense Report annually.

  Assistance and ReliefOfficial GuidelinesRenters and Homeowners

• Shared Work

  3/4/2021

  The Shared Work Program Has Been Extended

  BusinessesAssistance and ReliefUnemployment

• I’m unemployed. Do I qualify for any other benefits aside from unemployment?

  3/4/2021

  You may be eligible for other benefits to help pay for food, health insurance, or child care.

  Assistance and ReliefEmployeeUnemploymentFamilies and children

• Veterans Tax Relief

  3/2/2021

  Biennial filing requirements for veterans tax relief have been suspended

  Assistance and ReliefGovernment

• I can’t pay my home mortgage because of financial problems related to the Coronavirus emergency. What do I do?

  7/2/2020

  Governor Lamont reached an agreement with over 50 banks and credit unions on March 31, 2020 to provide mortgage payment help to the state’s residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Assistance and ReliefRenters and Homeowners

• I am worried about being able to pay my gas, electric, and water bills. Will the utility companies shut me off?

  6/9/2020

  Your utilities will not be disconnected during this emergency regardless of payment status if your utility company is listed below.

  Assistance and ReliefOfficial Guidelines

• How do I apply for Temporary Family Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, or other benefits? When can I buy food with SNAP?

  6/9/2020

  Please visit the CT Department of Social Services benefit application

  Assistance and ReliefFamilies and children

• My small business/nonprofit is struggling with the loss of revenue during the state’s business shutdown. What assistance is available?

  6/9/2020

  The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services has extended the filing deadlines for certain annual tax returns due on or after March 15, 2020, and before June 1, 2020, by at least 30 days.

  Assistance and ReliefBusinesses