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Form CT-8508

Instructions

Use Form CT-8508, Request for Waiver From Filing Informational

Block 7:

Enter the telephone number of the contact person.

Returns Electronically, to request a waiver from filing informational

Block 8a: Enter (by form type) an estimate of the number of

returns electronically for the current calendar year. Complete a

informational returns for which you are requesting a

separate Form CT-8508 for each Connecticut Tax Registration

waiver.

Number. You may use one Form CT-8508 for multiple form types.

Block 8b: Enter (by form type) the total number of informational

A filer who files 25 or more Forms W-2, W-2G, 1098,

returns you plan to file with Connecticut.

1099-R, or 1099-MISC, per form type, must file

these forms electronically with the Department of

Block 8c: Enter (by form type) an estimate of the total number of

Revenue Services (DRS) through the Taxpayer

informational returns you plan to file with Connecticut

Service Center (TSC) or through the alternate

for the following calendar year.

filing site at However,

Block 9:

Check the appropriate box. If a waiver was requested

a filer who files 24 or fewer Forms W-2, W-2G, 1098, or 1099, per

for the current calendar year with the IRS, attach a copy

form type, with DRS is encouraged to file electronically and

of federal Form 8508, Request for Waiver From Filing

need not request a waiver. A filer who files 24 or fewer forms,

Information Returns Electronically/Magnetically. If a

per form type, with DRS may use the key and send electronic

federal waiver was requested for the current calendar

filing option. See Informational Publication 2007(19), Forms 1098,

year, indicate whether or not it was approved by the

1099-R, 1099-MISC, and W-2G Electronic Filing Requirements

IRS. If the waiver was approved, attach a copy of the

for Tax Year 2007, or Informational Publication 2007(20), Form

approval.

W-2 Electronic Filing Requirements for Tax Year 2007.

Block 10: If this is the first time you have requested a waiver for

When to File: File Form CT-8508 on or before February 15, 2008.

any calendar year, check Yes and skip to Block 12. If

If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the

you have requested a waiver in the past, check No and

next business day is the due date.

complete Block 11.

Where to File:

Department of Revenue Services

Block 11: Give a brief written description of the hardship

State of Connecticut

electronic filing would cause.

PO Box 2930

Hartford CT 06104-2930

Block 12: The waiver request must be signed by the filer or a

person duly authorized to sign a return or other

Approval or Denial of Request: DRS will only notify you if your

document.

request is denied.

For Further Information: Call DRS during business hours,

If a waiver is granted, you are encouraged to submit informational

Monday through Friday:

returns on Compact Disc (CD). See IP 2007(19) or IP 2007(20).

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1-800-382-9463 (Connecticut calls outside the Greater

Specific Instructions

Hartford calling area only), or

Block 1:

Check the appropriate box. An original submission is

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860-297-5962 (from anywhere).

your first request for a waiver for the current calendar

year. A reconsideration indicates that you are

TTY, TDD, and Text Telephone users only may transmit inquiries

submitting additional information you believe may

anytime by calling 860-297-4911.

persuade DRS to approve a previously denied request.

Forms and Publications: Forms and publications are available

Block 2:

Enter the calendar year for which you are requesting a

anytime:

waiver. Only current calendar year waiver requests

can be processed. If this block is not completed, DRS

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Internet: Visit the DRS website at to

will assume the request is for the current calendar

download and print Connecticut tax forms; or

year.

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Telephone: Call 1-800-382-9463 (Connecticut calls outside

the Greater Hartford calling area only) and select Option 2

Block 3:

Enter the name and complete address of the filer.

from a touchtone phone; or call 860-297-4753 (from

Block 4:

Enter the Connecticut Tax Registration Number of the

anywhere).

filer.

Block 5:

Enter the nine-digit Federal Employer Identification

Number of the filer.

Block 6:

Enter the name of someone to contact if additional

information is needed by DRS.

Form CT-8508 Back (Rev. 01/08)

Form Ct-8508 - Request For Waiver From Filing Informational Returns Electronically Instructions

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