Where’s My Connecticut State Tax Refund?

Find information about your Connecticut state income taxes below. Check your filing and refund status for any state.

Where’s My Connecticut Tax Refund?

Check the status of your Connecticut tax refund using these resources.

State: Connecticut
Refund Status Website: Check My Connecticut Tax Refund Status
Refund Status Phone Support:1-800-382-9463 (Connecticut calls outside the Greater Hartford calling area only) or 1-860-297-5962 (from anywhere)
Email Tax Support: Connecticut Tax Support
2025 State Tax Filing Deadline: April 15, 2026

Note: Wait at least 10–12 weeks before checking the status of your refund for paper-filed returns and at least three weeks for electronically filed returns.

FAQs

How long to get Connecticut tax refund?

The fastest way to get your refund is to e-file your Connecticut state income tax return and choose direct deposit (usually within a few weeks). However, if your return is incorrect, incomplete, or you filed a paper return, expect to wait a bit longer (10-12 weeks for paper returns).

How to check Connecticut tax refund?

You can check your refund online using the “Where’s My Refund?” tool on the Connecticut Department of Revenue’s website. To use the tool, you’ll need your Social Security number or ITIN, the tax year, and the expected refund amount (enter the whole dollar amount; do not include cents).

When does Connecticut release tax refunds?

Connecticut processes refunds after returns are received and accepted. While there’s no set issue date for all refunds, most e-filed refunds are issued within a few weeks of filing (paper returns may take 10-12 weeks).

Note that these are general guidelines. Timing may vary depending on the type of return and the volume of returns being processed by the state tax department at the time. If you have waited longer than the expected timeframe and still haven’t received your refund, use your state’s refund status tracking tool (linked above) or contact your state department of revenue using the contact info above.

Why is my Connecticut tax refund under manual review?

If your return contains errors, missing information, or is flagged for potential fraud, it may trigger a manual review. Manual reviews take longer to process, which can delay your refund.

Why is my Connecticut tax refund being offset?

State refunds can be offset (reduced or withheld) if you owe certain debts, such as unpaid taxes or child support, defaulted student loans, or other unpaid court-ordered debts. Tax agencies have the authority to intercept refunds to pay for certain debts. If you believe your refund offset was done in error, contact your state tax department.

What day are Connecticut tax refunds deposited?

There isn’t a fixed “deposit day” for state refunds. Once your refund is approved, Connecticut issues it as soon as possible. Direct deposit usually arrives faster than mailed checks, but the exact day varies depending on when you filed and how quickly your return is processed.

For Connecticut income tax rates, brackets, personal exemption, credits, deductions, and filing basics, see our guide to what is Connecticut income tax.

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