Hartford, CT -- Senior advocates from Fairfield joined Sen. Tony Hwang on Feb. 7 at the State Capitol to speak in favor of legislation to exempt Social Security payments from the Connecticut income tax.
“We are trying to eliminate the state tax on Social Security, and I really appreciate that area seniors are joining me in speaking out for this tax relief,” said Sen. Hwang, who serves as Vice Chair of the legislature’s Aging Committee.
Sen. Hwang said residents can continue to speak out in favor of providing tax relief to seniors across Connecticut by:
- Emailing a brief comment to the Aging Committee at: AGEtestimony@cga.ct.gov
- In the subject line, put “Support Bill 6987 / Eliminate the tax on Social Security”
- Include your name and town.
- Copy Sen. Hwang on the email at Tony.Hwang@cga.ct.gov
For more info on Bill No. 6987: www.cga.ct.gov/2017/TOB/h/2017HB-06987-R00-HB.htm .
*Sen. Hwang represents Easton, Fairfield, Newtown, Weston and Westport . On the web: www.SenatorHwang.com .
Attached photo, left to right: Gordon MacKenzie, Sen. Tony Hwang, and Robert Frigo.
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