You may file if you do not want your share of a joint refund applied against your spouse's past-due child support, a debt to any Connecticut state agency, or tax debt, and are a nonobligated spouse.
Filing: place this form on top of your completed Connecticut income tax return and check the box for Form CT-8379 on the front of your return.
Do not use: this form to request relief from a joint Connecticut income tax liability you believe should be paid only by your spouse (or former spouse).
Year specific: each form is year specific; the correct year's form must be submitted to the Department of Revenue Services (DRS).
Attachments: attach all Forms W-2/1099 and Schedules CT K-1.
Electronic filers: select the indicator for Form CT-8379 on your Connecticut income tax return.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form CT-8379 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 49 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 9 min |
| Edition | Rev 12/25 |
| Issuing agency | Department of Revenue Services, State of Connecticut |
| Other names | CT-8379, CT 8379, 8379, Form 8379, Connecticut Form CT-8379, Nonobligated Spouse Claim |
| Official source | Form CT-8379 (Rev 12/25), Connecticut Department of Revenue Services |
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