How to Pay Your Connecticut Taxes Online

Paying Connecticut taxes online offers a streamlined and convenient way to fulfill financial obligations. This digital option provides immediate submission and confirmation, simplifying record-keeping. It helps taxpayers manage accounts efficiently, ensuring timely payments and reducing paper forms. This guide outlines the steps to pay your Connecticut taxes using the state’s online system.

Information Needed Before You Begin

Gathering all relevant information and documents ensures a smooth online tax payment transaction.

Individual taxpayers need their Social Security Number (SSN) and the specific tax type, such as individual income tax. Businesses require their Employer Identification Number (EIN) or Connecticut Tax Registration Number, plus the business tax type like sales and use or withholding tax.

You must know the exact tax amount owed and the corresponding filing period or tax year. For bank account payments (ACH debit), have your bank’s routing number and checking or savings account number ready. Credit or debit card payments require the card number, expiration date, and security code.

Credit or debit card payments typically incur a convenience fee, usually 2.5% to 3% of the payment, or a fixed fee for some debit cards (e.g., $4.95). This fee is charged by the payment processor, not the state.

Navigating the Online Payment System

With your information prepared, proceed to the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) online system, known as myconneCT. This portal serves as the central hub for filing returns and making payments for various state taxes. You can access myconneCT directly through the official CT.gov DRS website.

Upon reaching the myconneCT homepage, you will find options for individuals and businesses, allowing you to select the appropriate pathway for your tax type. While some payments can be made without an account, creating a myconneCT account is recommended for full access to features like viewing filing history and managing multiple tax accounts. If you are a new user, follow the prompts to create your account, which may involve verifying your identity using your SSN or EIN and other identifying details.

Once logged in or having selected the “make a payment” option, choose the specific tax type and filing period or tax year. The system will guide you to input the tax amount due, then select your preferred payment method: ACH debit or credit/debit card.

If choosing ACH debit, carefully enter your bank’s routing and account numbers into the designated fields. For credit or debit card payments, provide the requested card details.

Before finalizing the transaction, the system will present a summary of your payment details, including the tax type, amount, filing period, and any applicable convenience fees if paying by card. Review this information thoroughly to ensure accuracy. After confirming all details are correct, click a submit or confirm button to process the payment. The system will then provide an on-screen confirmation of your successful payment.

Verifying Your Payment and Record Keeping

Immediately after submitting your online payment, the myconneCT system will display a confirmation screen. This screen includes a confirmation number, which you should save for your records. You will also receive an email confirmation detailing your payment amount, transaction date, and confirmation number. Print this confirmation screen or save the email as a digital file.

Online payments are processed within a few business days, though the timeframe varies by payment method. ACH debit payments may take approximately 5 business days to clear, while credit card transactions often settle within 48 hours. For some purposes, like motor vehicle clearance, the process may extend to several business days. Monitor your bank or credit card statement to ensure the payment has cleared. Maintaining digital and physical records, including confirmation numbers and transaction dates, is important for future reference or in case of discrepancies.