Rep. Hampton Co-Sponsers New Tax Relief Bill

From The Office of Rep. Hampton: Simsbury's State Representative John Hampton is pleased to co-sponsor a bill to eliminate the income tax on social security income.

“It’s enough that seniors that have paid into a retirement system with wages that were taxed,” Rep. Hampton said. “We need to continue our efforts to make Connecticut a more attractive place to live, work and retire.”

House Bill #5587 -- An Act Concerning Social Security Tax Exemptions For Seniorswill exempt all seniors’ Social Security income from the state personal income tax. Currently, seniors who have an adjusted gross income of $50,000 (single) or $60,000 (joint) and above pay income tax on 25% of their Social Security income.

The Connecticut General Assembly 2017 Regular Session began January 4thand adjourns June 7th.

John Hampton represents Simsbury’s 16th Assembly District. He is Assistant Majority Leader, Ranking Member of the Internship Committee, and serves on the Aging and Commerce Committees.

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