Connecticut Earned Income Tax Credit Refund 2026: Expected Dates & Latest Updates!

The Connecticut Earned Income Tax Credit in 2026 is a refundable tax from the Department of Revenue Services, State of Connecticut, which is 40% of the federal EITC. The refund will be received by all those who are eligible for it.

To get the Connecticut EITC for the 2025 tax, it is mandatory to file state tax returns. The maximum one can get by claiming this tax credit is $3,218; the state tax return filings will begin most probably in late January 2026.

It is expected that the first initial refund for the Connecticut EITC will be received by early February 2025 for those who will file electronically and opt for the direct deposit. Read this article to check when you can expect your refund.

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Overview 

After filing the state tax return, it is received within three weeks if e-filed and opted for direct deposit and payment gateway. If you choose the paper check, you have to wait for at least 5 weeks to get your Connecticut EITC refund.

In the case of on-paper filing, the direct deposit takes at least 8 weeks to be received, and the paper check takes up to 12 weeks. Refer to the table below for an overview of the Connecticut Earned Income Tax Credit 2026 refund.

Refund Schedule 

The estimated schedule for the 2026 Connecticut Earned Income Tax Credit refund is available below, which is prepared based on last year’s trend and refund timeline. The schedule is:

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E-Filing + Direct Deposit 

E-Filing + Paper Check

On-Paper Filing + Direct Deposit

On-Paper Filing + Paper Check

You may face ±7 days in getting your Connecticut EITC refund, as the schedule is estimated. Once the Department of Revenue Services has approved your state return, you will be able to check the date on which they release the refund.

Disclaimer: Connecticut EITC 2026 refund details are informational; official dates are set by the state.

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