State Child Tax Rebate application period opens

The application period for the 2022 Connecticut Child Tax Rebate opened on Wednesday.

The rebate, created as part of the budget bill that the governor signed into law in May, provides taxpayers with a state tax rebate of up to $250 per child for a maximum of three children.

“We created this state tax rebate to give Connecticut families with children some additional relief,” Gov. Ned Lamont announced in a release.

“I strongly urge all families who claimed at least one dependent child on their 2021 federal income tax return to submit an application as soon as possible so that this rebate can be sent to you with no delays.”

Here’s how to find out if you qualify:

Who is eligible?

Any Connecticut resident who claimed at least one dependent child 18 years old or younger on their 2021 federal income tax return may be eligible.

The following income guidelines must be met to receive the maximum rebate of $250 per child, up to three children. Those with higher income rates may be eligible to receive a reduced rebate.

Single or married filing separately: $100,000 or less.

Head of household:

$160,000 or less.

Married filing jointly: $200,000 or less.

The Department of Revenue Services is also in the process of reaching out to more than 300,000 households who may meet eligibility requirements through informational postcards.

What is the deadline?

Anyone seeking a rebate must apply to the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services by July 31.

This will allow qualified Connection residents to receive funds starting in late August.

Where can I apply?

Visit portal.ct.gov/drs and click the icon that says “2022 CT Child Tax Rebate.”