Income Tax Exemption for Teacher Pensions

Per the 2019 Connecticut Resident Income Tax Return Instructions, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2019 in determining a taxpayer’s Connecticut AGI, a taxpayer is allowed a subtraction modification of 25% of the income received from the State Teachers’ Retirement System.

This modification applies to the extent such income is properly included in the taxpayer’s federal AGI for the taxable year.

If you have questions on your Connecticut tax obligation, please contact the Department of Revenue Services at 1-800-382-9463 (in CT) or 1-860-297-5962 (from anywhere) or visit their website at portal.ct.gov/drs.