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The shareholder’s time was allocated across four distinct functions, each mapped to its Standard Occupational Classification code and priced at the selected wage percentile for the Hartford–East Hartford, CT metropolitan area…
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 · bls.gov/oes
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Making the election. Connecticut's pass-through entity (PE) tax is optional; entities that elect must do so annually, and the election is irrevocable. 1 For taxable years commencing on or after January 1, 2024, an entity electing the PE tax must provide written notice to the Commissioner no later than the due date (or extended due date) of the return; checking the box on a timely filed Form CT-1065/CT-1120SI electing to file a pass-through entity tax return constitutes written notice. 2
Computing the tax. For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, Connecticut eliminated the option to use the standard base or alternative base method; all entities now calculate PE income similar to the alternative base method from prior years. 2 The tax rate is 6.99% applied to the entity's income. 3
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