Connecticut Tax Refund Status
Check where your Connecticut state income tax refund is with the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services's own tool, see what you need to look it up, and how long the DRS says refunds take. Everything here is from the DRS's website, checked November 6, 2026.
Check your Connecticut refund
Open myconneCT: Where's my Refund?Official Connecticut Department of Revenue Services site. Plainsums cannot see your refund.
- E-filed returns
- Not stated
- Paper returns
- 10–12 weeks
- Phone
- 800-382-9463
When should my Connecticut refund arrive?
Enter the day you filed. We add only the DRS's own published time to it.
The DRS counts from the date shown in each result below. Use that date if you know it.
The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services does not publish a processing time for e-filed returns, so there is no stated window to count from. Use the official tool below to see your actual status.
This is an estimate for information only, not tax, payroll or legal advice. It only adds the DRS's published time to your date; it does not know your return's status. Check the official tool for that.
What you need to check your refund
- Your Social Security number (or the primary SSN on a joint return)
- The tax year
- The refund amount you requested, in whole dollars (no cents)
How long a Connecticut refund takes
| Return | Time | What the DRS says |
|---|---|---|
| PaperStated processing time | 10–12 weeks after filing | It takes 10 - 12 weeks to process paper returns. |
DRS does not state an e-file processing time. It says direct deposits may take at least two business days after the refund is processed to reach your account.
If you mailed a return more than 12 weeks ago and have no refund or letter, DRS says to call 860-297-5962 during business hours.
Why a Connecticut refund can be delayed
The DRS lists these causes:
- Filing-season volume slows paper returns
- Until a paper return is processed it does not appear in the DRS system, so status cannot be checked
Connecticut refund phone number
- 800-382-9463 — DRS (Connecticut calls outside Greater Hartford)
- 860-297-5962 — DRS (from anywhere)
Frequently asked questions
Sources
- CT DRS: Check the status of your income tax refundNeeds SSN, tax year and whole-dollar refund amount; 10-12 weeks for paper returns; phone numbers.
Checked November 6, 2026.
This is an estimate for information only, not tax, payroll or legal advice. Only the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services can tell you the status of your refund.