AN ACT CONCERNING ADDITIONAL VOLUNTARY PERSONAL INCOME TAX PAYMENTS.

Plain English Breakdown

The source text confirms the bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, but does not list a specific effective date or governor's signature status.

Allowing Extra Voluntary Personal Income Tax Payments

This bill changes state law so that people can choose to pay more money than they owe on their personal income taxes.

What This Bill Does

• Amends Chapter 229 of the general statutes regarding tax payments.
• Allows taxpayers to send a payment larger than the amount owed on their return.

Who It Names or Affects

• Individuals who file personal income tax returns

Limits and Unknowns

• The official text does not explain what happens to the extra money collected.
• It is unclear if taxpayers can get a refund for these voluntary overpayments.

Official Summary Text

To allow a taxpayer to pay more than the amount owed on the taxpayer's personal income tax return filing.

Current Bill Text

LCO No. 517 1 of 1

General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5049
February Session, 2026 LCO No. 517

Referred to Committee on FINANCE, REVENUE AND
BONDING

Introduced by:
REP. CARNEY, 23rd Dist.

AN ACT CONCERNING ADDITIONAL VOLUNTARY PERSONAL
INCOME TAX PAYMENTS.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General
Assembly convened:

That chapter 229 of the general statutes be amended to allow a 1
taxpayer to pay more than the amount owed on the taxpayer's personal 2
income tax return filing. 3
Statement of Purpose:
To allow a taxpayer to pay more than the amount owed on the
taxpayer's personal income tax return filing.