STATE OF CONNECTICUT
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DEPUTY COMPTROLLER
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STATE OF CONNECTICUT |
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| NANCY WYMAN COMPTROLLER |
OFFICE OF
THE STATE COMPTROLLER |
MARK OJAKIAN DEPUTY COMPTROLLER |
MEMORANDUM NO. 2000-38a
August 18, 2000
TO THE HEADS OF ALL STATE AGENCIES
| Attention: | Chief Administrative and Fiscal Officers and Business Managers, and Payroll and Personnel Officers |
| Subject: | Clarification of Memorandum No. 2000-38 |
| Payroll Procedures - Connecticut Income Tax Withholding |
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this memorandum is to clarify Section III of Memorandum No. 2000-38 dated July 19, 2000.
II. AUTHORITY
Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-705 and regulations thereunder.
III. REVISED FORM CT-W4
Beginning January 1, 2000 and extending over an eight-year period, the personal exemption and credit for single filers will be increased. Form CT-W4 has been revised for Connecticut income tax withholding purposes for wages paid on or after July 1, 2000. Payroll and Personnel Officers should distribute a copy of the new Form CT-W4 to each employee who checked Box A on a previously filed Form CT-W4. All employees who will file as single on their federal income tax return must complete Form CT-W4 (effective July 1, 2000) and check Box F to take advantage of the reduced withholding rate.
IV. GENERAL
Questions concerning this memorandum should be directed as follows:
| Application of the Tax Law: | Department of Revenue Services, |
| Taxpayer Services Division, 1-800-382-9463 | |
| (toll-free from within Connecticut) or | |
| (860) 297-5962 (from anywhere). | |
| For forms and publications, visit the DRS Website | |
| at: www.drs.state.ct.us or call (860) 297-4753. | |
| Memorandum Interpretation: | Office of the State Comptroller |
| Policy Services Division, (860) 702-3440. |
NANCY WYMAN
STATE COMPTROLLER
NW:CH
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