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File Connecticut Payroll
Taxes in Minutes
Stay compliant with new-hire reporting, withholding, and
unemployment insurance taxes.
Form NHR
Deadline: Within 14 days (online) or
20 days (mail/fax)
Form CT-941
Deadline: Apr 30, Jul 31, Oct 31,
Jan 31
Form UC-2 / UC-5A
Deadline: Apr 30, Jul 31, Oct 31, Jan 31
Connecticut Filing Requirements for New Hire, Withholding, and Unemployment
Stay compliant with Connecticut's new hire, withholding, and unemployment filing requirements—on time, every time.
| Forms | Filing Requirements | Filing Methods | Due Date |
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| New Hire Report | All Connecticut employers must report newly hired, rehired, or recalled employees. This includes government, nonprofits, and private businesses. |
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| Form CT-941 (Withholding Tax Return) | All employers who pay wages to employees in Connecticut must file. Employers must register through myconneCT before filing any returns. Even if no wages were paid, a return must be filed. |
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| Form UC-2 / UC-5A | All employers with employees must file. Form UC-2 is the Employer Contribution Return, and Form UC-5A is the Employee Quarterly Earnings Report. Both must be filed together. |
All employers are required to file and pay unemployment contributions electronically. |
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Connecticut Annual Withholding Reconciliation Form CT-W3
Understand Connecticut's additional filing requirements and stay compliant.
| Filing Requirement | Used to reconcile total Connecticut income tax withheld during the year with payments submitted via Forms CT-941. Must be filed along with state copies of all federal Forms W-2 reporting Connecticut wages. |
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| Due Date | January 31st of the following year. |
| What to Include | Total Connecticut wages paid during the year, total Connecticut income tax withheld, number of W-2 forms issued, reconciliation with quarterly payments (CT-941). |
| Filing Method | Electronically via myconneCT portal (strongly recommended). Paper filing is generally not accepted unless a waiver is granted. |
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Information Required to File
Know what information you need to file Connecticut payroll forms accurately.
What to Report in New Hire?
- Employee's full name
- Employee's home address
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- Date of hire
- FEIN, employer name & payroll address
- State of hire (for multi-state employers)
What to Report in Form CT-941?
- Connecticut Tax Registration Number
- Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
- Gross wages paid during the quarter
- Gross Connecticut wages paid
- Connecticut income tax withheld from wages
- Prior quarter credits or payments
- Total payments made for the quarter
What to Report in Form UC-2/UC-5A?
- Employer registration and identification numbers
- Employee name, Social Security Number, and total earnings for each employee
- Number of weeks worked by each employee
- Total gross wages paid to all employees
- Total taxable wages (limited by annual wage base)
- Contribution rate and total contributions due
- Monthly employment counts
How to file Payroll Tax Forms with the State of Connecticut?
Create a free TaxBandits account and follow these simple steps to e-file your Connecticut forms efficiently.
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Step 1: Choose the Required Form
Select the type of form you want to file. This includes new hire reporting, withholding Form CT-941, and unemployment insurance Forms UC-2/UC-5A.
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Step 2: Enter the Required Tax Details
Complete the chosen form with the required information that applies to your business, such as employee wages, withholding amounts, and contribution data.
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Step 3: Review and Transmit
Review your form and transmit it to the appropriate state agencies through TaxBandits for a secure and approved filing.
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Step 1: Choose the Required Form
Select the type of form you want to file. This includes new hire reporting, withholding Form CT-941, and unemployment insurance Forms UC-2/UC-5A.
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Step 2: Enter the Required Tax Details
Complete the chosen form with the required information that applies to your business, such as employee wages, withholding amounts, and contribution data.
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Step 3: Review and Transmit
Review your form and transmit it to the appropriate state agencies through TaxBandits for a secure and approved filing.
Start e-filing with Connecticut today—TaxBandits makes it quick and easy!
Connecticut Payroll Tax Filing — Simple, Transparent Pricing
Pay for more than filing—accuracy, right outcome, and peace of mind.
| No of Forms | First Form | Next 3 Forms | 5-25 Forms | 26-50 Forms | 51-100 Forms | 101-500 Forms | 501-1000 Forms |
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| New Hire Reporting | $1 / Employee | ||||||
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Withholding Form (CT-941) |
$5.95 | $5.25 | $4.75 | $4.25 | $3.75 | $3.25 | $3.00 |
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Unemployment Wage Report (Form UC-2/UC-5A) |
$5.95 | $5.25 | $4.75 | $4.25 | $3.75 | $3.25 | $3.00 |
For high-volume filing, call us at (704) 684-4758 for customized pricing.
Penalties and Corrections for New Hire, Withholding, and Unemployment
Know the penalties and how to correct errors before they impact compliance.
| Form | Penalties | Corrections |
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| New Hire Report |
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Contact the Connecticut Department of Labor to report errors.
You may visit the New Hire Reporting portal to resubmit corrected information. |
| Form CT-941 (Withholding Tax) |
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Use Form CT-941X, Amended Quarterly Reconciliation of Withholding, to correct the error. Must file a separate Form CT-941X for each quarter filed in error. Use myconneCT to electronically amend Form CT-941. Do not use paper return to amend.
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| Form UC-2/UC-5A (Unemployment Insurance) |
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File corrected Form UC-5A (CORR) and Form UC-2 (CORR) through CITWS.
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Beyond State Payroll Filing: Simplifying All Your Tax Needs
At TaxBandits, we simplify more than just state payroll filings. From Form 941 to 1099, W-2, and beyond, we make tax filing easier for businesses of all sizes. Our platform streamlines federal and state compliance, saving you time and reducing errors, so you can focus on growing your business.
Let TaxBandits Make Your Connecticut Payroll Filing Easy
We offer a comprehensive solution to meet all your state payroll compliance needs.
- New Hire Reporting
- Form CT-941
- Forms UC-2 & UC-5A
Frequently Asked Questions
Form CT-941 is Connecticut's Quarterly Reconciliation of Withholding. All employers who pay wages to employees in Connecticut and withhold Connecticut income tax must file it quarterly (Apr 30, Jul 31, Oct 31, Jan 31). You must file every quarter—even if no wages were paid or no tax was withheld. Form CT-941 must be filed and paid electronically unless certain conditions are met.
Form CT-WH is Connecticut's Withholding Tax Payment Form. All employers who withhold Connecticut income tax must make payments using Form CT-WH based on their remitter classification (weekly, monthly, or quarterly). Form CT-WH is filed with each payment made to DRS. Form CT-941 is filed quarterly as a reconciliation of all payments made during the quarter. So you file CT-WH with each payment, then file CT-941 quarterly to reconcile everything.
Weekly Remitters (Annual withholding > $10,000): Payment due date depends on which day of the week payday falls:
- If payday falls on a Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday: Payment due the following Wednesday
- If payday falls on a Saturday, Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday: Payment due the second Wednesday following the payday
Monthly Remitters (Annual withholding $2,000-$10,000): Payment due 15th of the following month.
Quarterly Remitters (Annual withholding < $2,000): Payment due on the last day of the month following
the quarter.
Yes. Electronic filing is MANDATORY. All withholding forms, including amended forms, must be electronically filed and paid. Filing portal: myconneCT at portal.ct.gov/DRS-myconneCT. Paper filing is only allowed if you have received an approved waiver from the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) using Form DRS-EWVR.
Form UC-2 / UC-5A is Connecticut's Unemployment Insurance Compensation Return. The form consists of two parts: Employee Quarterly Earnings Report (UC-5A), which lists your employee detail, and Employer Contribution Return (UC-2), which is the tax portion of the return. Both forms must be filed together. When to file (quarterly): Apr 30, Jul 31, Oct 31, Jan 31. Who must file: All Connecticut employers with employees. All employers must file electronically using the CT Internet Tax & Wage System (CITWS).
Failure to report new hires on time: up to $25 per employee per violation. Conspiracy or false information: up to $500 per employee.
Form CT-W3 is Connecticut's Annual Reconciliation of Withholding. Purpose: Reconciles your total annual Connecticut income tax withholding with total payments made throughout the year. When to file: January 31 of the following year. What to include: Total Connecticut wages paid during the year, Total Connecticut income tax withheld, Total payments made during the year. Must accompany state copies of all W-2 forms. Filing method: Electronically via myconneCT (strongly recommended) or paper with waiver.
Employee Information (UC-5A): Name, Social Security Number (SSN), and total earnings for each employee, and the number of weeks worked by each employee. Employer Information (UC-2): Total gross wages paid to all employees, Total taxable wages (limited by annual wage base), Contribution rate and total contributions due, and monthly employment counts.
Use Form CT-941X, Amended Quarterly Reconciliation of Withholding, to correct the error. Must file a separate Form CT-941X for each quarter filed in error. Use myconneCT to amend Form CT-941 electronically. Do not use paper return to amend. To claim a refund: The return must be filed within 3 years of the original due date of the return. Contact: Connecticut Department of Revenue Services: (860) 297-5962 or (800) 392-6089
Yes. Registration is REQUIRED. If you are an employer starting a new business and are not already registered with the Department of Revenue Services (DRS), you must register for Connecticut income tax withholding. Register here: myconneCT at portal.ct.gov/DRS-myconneCT
An employer's remitter classification has nothing to do with how often the employer pays its employees or how often the employer is required to pay over Connecticut income tax withholding to DRS. A weekly remitter is an employer whose reported liability for Connecticut income tax withholding during the twelve-month look-back period was more than $10,000. Your classification is based on your annual withholding amount, not your payroll schedule.
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