Form Ct-8508 Instructions printable pdf download

Form CT-8508

Instructions

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

Block 5:

Enter the ﬁ ler’s nine-digit Federal Employer Identiﬁ cation

Returns Electronically, to request a waiver from ﬁ ling informational

Number (FEIN).

returns electronically for the current calendar year. Complete a

Block 6:

Enter the name of the person to contact if additional

separate Form CT-8508 for each Connecticut Tax Registration

information is needed by DRS.

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

Block 7:

Enter the telephone number of the contact person.

Filers submitting 25 or more Forms W-2, W-2G,

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

1099-R, or 1099-MISC, per form type, must ﬁ le

informational returns you are requesting a waiver for.

these forms electronically with the Department of

Revenue Services (DRS) through the Taxpayer

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

Service Center (TSC). Filers submitting 24

returns you plan to ﬁ le with Connecticut.

or fewer Forms W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, or 1099-MISC, per form

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

type, are encouraged to ﬁ le electronically and do not need to

informational returns you plan to ﬁ le with Connecticut

request a waiver. The Key and Send method is recommended

for the following calendar year.

for filers submitting 50 or fewer informational returns. See

Informational Publication 2008(16), Forms 1099-R, 1099-MISC,

Block 9:

Check the appropriate box. If a waiver was requested

and W-2G Electronic Filing Requirements for Tax Year 2008, or

for the current calendar year with the Internal Revenue

Informational Publication 2008(17), Form W-2 Electronic Filing

Services (IRS), attach a copy of federal Form 8508,

Requirements for Tax Year 2008.

Request for Waiver From Filing Information Returns

Electronically. If a federal waiver was requested for the

When to File: File Form CT-8508 on or before January 15, 2009. If

current calendar year, indicate whether or not it was

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

approved by the IRS. If the waiver was approved, attach

business day is the due date.

a copy of the approval.

Where to File:

Department of Revenue Services

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

State of Connecticut

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

PO Box 2930

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

Hartford CT 06104-2930

complete Block 11.

Block 11: Give a brief written description of the hardship electronic

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

ﬁ ling would cause.

request is denied.

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

If a waiver is granted, you must submit informational returns on CD.

a person duly authorized to sign a return or other

See IP 2008(16) or IP 2008(17).

document.

For Further Information: Call DRS during business hours, Monday

Speciﬁ c Instructions

through Friday:

Block 1:

Check the appropriate box. An original submission is

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

your ﬁ rst request for a waiver for the current calendar

calling area only); or

year. A reconsideration indicates you are submitting

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860-297-5962 (from anywhere).

additional information you believe may persuade DRS

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

to approve a previously denied request.

anytime by calling 860-297-4911.

Block 2:

Enter the calendar year you are requesting a waiver

for. Only current calendar year waiver requests can

Forms and Publications: Forms and publications are available

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

anytime by:

assume the request is for the current calendar year.

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Internet: Visit the DRS website at to

Block 3:

Enter the name and complete address of the ﬁ ler.

download and print Connecticut tax forms; or

Block 4:

Enter the Connecticut Tax Registration Number of the

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

ﬁ ler.

Greater Hartford calling area only) and select Option 2 from a

touch-tone phone, or call 860-297-4753 (from anywhere).

Form CT-8508 Back (Rev.09/08)

Form Ct-8508 Instructions

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