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CT SB00959

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2015

Primary Sponsor

Commerce Committee

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Origin

Senate

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Commissioner of Revenue Services from charging penalties or fees to taxpayers who file paper returns, statements, or documents instead of using computer transmission or electronic methods.

  • Permits the Commissioner to allow filing by computer transmission or new technology for required and optional tax documents.

  • Authorizes the Commissioner to require electronic filing and electronic funds transfer payments for certain taxpayers identified in regulations.

  • Allows the Commissioner to establish alternative methods for signing, subscribing, or verifying documents that have the same legal validity as paper documents.

  • Takes effect October 1, 2015, and amends Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-690.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Penalties For The Filing Of Paper Documents With The Department Of Revenue Services.

Last Action

Removed from the Foot of the Calendar, Senate

6/2/2015

Committee Referrals

Finance, Revenue and Bonding5/5/2015
Commerce2/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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