Budget & Taxes (Business Taxes)

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 5025: AN ACT ELIMINATING THE HIGHWAY USE TAX.

HB 5025 would eliminate the highway use tax by amending section 12-493a of the state's general statutes. This change would remove the tax requirement from state law, ending the obligation for individuals and businesses currently subject to it. The bill directly affects those required to pay the highway use tax, typically related to vehicle usage on state highways. The key mechanism is the deletion of the tax provision from the statute, with no additional requirements or exceptions specified.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesEliminates a state tax revenue source, directly reducing government income without offsetting funding or justification.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 45: AN ACT CONCERNING THE HIGHER SALES AND USE TAXES RATE APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES.

SB 45 adjusts sales tax rules for certain vehicles by raising the price threshold for the higher tax rate from $75,000 to over $75,000. It also removes the higher tax rate entirely for commercial vehicles (like delivery trucks or company vans). This change directly affects buyers of expensive personal vehicles (over $75,000) and commercial fleet operators. The bill modifies Chapter 219 of the general statutes to implement these tax adjustments. It does not change tax rates for standard vehicles below the new threshold.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesCreates tax breaks for high-end personal vehicles (wealthy) and commercial vehicles (businesses), reducing tax burden for these groups. Does not provide middle/lower income relief, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 58: AN ACT RESTORING THE CAP ON A COMBINED GROUP'S TAX LIABILITY ON A UNITARY BASIS.

SB 58 restores a $2.5 million cap on tax liability for business groups that file taxes together under a "unitary" structure. It amends section 12-218e of the tax code to reinstate this limit, which was removed by a prior law (public act 25-168). The bill directly affects multi-entity business groups that combine their tax filings. This change sets a specific maximum tax amount these groups must pay under the unitary filing system.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestores $2.5M tax liability cap for business groups, limiting state tax revenue from unitary filers by restricting tax collection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 5083: AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALES PRICE THRESHOLD OF MOTOR VEHICLES SUBJECT TO A HIGHER SALES AND USE TAXES RATE AND LIMITING THE APPLICATION OF SAID RATE.

HB 5083 raises the sales price threshold for motor vehicles subject to a higher 7.75% sales and use tax rate from $75,000 to over $75,000. It directly affects owners of new or used vehicles priced above this new threshold by applying the higher tax rate only to the amount exceeding the threshold, not the full vehicle price. The key change limits the higher tax rate to the portion of the sales price above the increased threshold, reducing the tax burden on vehicles just above the new cutoff. This adjustment modifies the existing tax structure for luxury vehicles without changing the tax rate itself.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesReduces tax burden on high-end vehicles, creating tax break for wealthy buyers, aligning with 'oppose' indicator of tax breaks for wealthy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 67: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CAP ON THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF PERSONAL INCOME TAX REVENUE THE STATE MAY COLLECT.

SB 67 establishes a legal limit on the total amount of personal income tax revenue the state can collect annually. If tax collections exceed this cap, the state must refund the excess amount proportionally to all personal income taxpayers. The bill directly affects every individual or household paying state personal income tax by guaranteeing refunds when revenue surpasses the set threshold. This policy change creates a binding fiscal constraint on the state’s ability to raise revenue through its income tax system.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill caps state personal income tax revenue, forcing refunds when exceeded, directly restricting state's revenue collection ability in budget & taxes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax State Budget

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 5055: AN ACT EXEMPTING HEALTH AND ATHLETIC CLUB SERVICES FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.

HB 5055 would exempt health and athletic club services from state sales and use taxes. This bill directly affects health clubs, gyms, and athletic facilities by removing a tax they currently pay on membership and service fees. The key mechanism is amending Chapter 219 of the general statutes to explicitly exclude these services from taxable items. The change would reduce costs for these businesses and their members without altering existing tax rates for other goods or services.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts health/athletic clubs from sales tax, reducing state revenue and weakening tax base without offsetting fiscal measures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 5006: AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAXES IMPOSED ON MEALS SOLD BY AN EATING ESTABLISHMENT, CATERER OR GROCERY STORE.

HB 5006 eliminates a 1% sales and use tax on meals sold by restaurants, caterers, and grocery stores. The bill directly affects these businesses by removing an additional tax on food sales, reducing their operational costs. Key provision: it amends tax law to remove the specific 1% surcharge applied to meals at these establishments. The purpose is to simplify the tax structure for food service providers without changing general sales tax rates. This is a direct policy change affecting food retailers and their customers through lower prices.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill eliminates 1% sales tax on food businesses, reducing state revenue and weakening tax structure per explicit tax policy change.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Fees & Licensing Sales Tax

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