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Connecticut
Employee Obligations (Which Returns YOU Must File)
Connecticut has a Convenience of Employer rule that affects New Jersey residents. If your employer is in Connecticut and you work remotely from New Jersey, Connecticut may still tax your paycheck. File a nonresident Connecticut return plus your New Jersey return and claim the Schedule A credit. Consider consulting a CPA.
Employer Obligations (What Your Employer Must Withhold & Remit)
Connecticut's Convenience of Employer rule may require withholding Connecticut tax even if the New Jersey employee works 100% remotely. Register for withholding and unemployment. Must withhold PFML contributions. Connecticut's COE rule does not apply to Minnesota employees. Unemployment applies to the first $25,000 of wages.
Other Paycheck Deductions (Disability, Paid Leave, Unemployment)
PFML 0.5%.
Remote Work Tax Risk — Convenience of Employer (COE) Rule
Connecticut has a reciprocal Convenience of Employer rule that affects New Jersey residents. If your employer is based in Connecticut and you work remotely from New Jersey, Connecticut may tax your entire paycheck as if you worked there.
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This is general information, not tax or legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always consult a licensed CPA or tax attorney for your specific situation. All information researched as of March 21, 2026.