COVID-19 Updates: Taxes, Direct Payments & More
I want to pass along some important information and updates on the state's response to COVID-19.
For the most up-to-date information from the State of Connecticut on COVID-19, including an FAQ and other guidance and resources, visit ct.gov/coronavirus.
Don't forget to sign up for CTAlert, the state’s emergency alert system, which provides text message notifications. To subscribe, text the keyword COVIDCT to 888-777.
Tax Filing Information
The following is an update from the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services:
On Tuesday, April 14, 2020, 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 the table below. Corresponding questions and answers in the FAQ are in the process of being updated.
Federal Stimulus Payments
You can check the status of your direct stimulus payment from the federal government by clicking here.
Changes to AP Exams
For the 2019-20 AP Exam administration only, students will take a secure 45-minute online exam for each course. The exam content will focus on what most schools were able to complete by early-March.
The full exam schedule including the specific free-response question types that will compromise each AP exam can now be found on the AP website.
Special Education Equity for Kids of Connecticut
Special Education Equity for Kids of Connecticut, Inc. (SEEK) recognizes the disproportionate impact that school closures have on students with disabilities and their families. As such, SEEK has created data sheets that are designed to provide information to you and your IEP team for decision making purposes. Take a look!