Klarides-Ditria offers update on reopening schools, income taxes, more

School Reopening Guidelines Announced Earlier this week the Connecticut State Department of Education released detailed guidance on reopening schools this fall. You can view the document at this link: ______________________________________________________ Extended Tax Deadlines Approaching On Tuesday, April 14, 2020, the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) extended filing and payment deadlines for certain state tax returns to align with federal changes. The impacted Connecticut returns and the associated filing dates and payment deadlines are set forth in this link.

______________________________________________________ Emergency Assistance to Renters, Homeowners, and Residential Landlords Governor Lamont announced Monday a plan to put state and federal resources to work providing emergency assistance to renters, homeowners, and residential landlords impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. To learn more about this program and whether you may apply to participate, please click here for more information. ______________________________________________________ Plastic Bag Tax Returns Today The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) announced that the suspension of the plastic bag tax expired yesterday, and that retailers should prepare to begin collecting the 10-cent per bag tax again today. The governor in late March suspended the tax during the pandemic response. You can read more about the announcement here. Remember, the state maintains a web portal dedicated to providing up-to-date information about the state's response to the outbreak. If you have questions or concerns on any issue concerning any issues regarding theses issues or any other regarding state government, please contact me at Nicole.Klarides-Ditria@housegop.ct.gov or call 860-240-8700.  Sincerely,