Connecticut May Start Fining People From Certain States Who Enter State Without Quarantining

Connecticut May Start Fining People From Certain States Who Enter State Without Quarantining

If people enter Connecticut from certain states and don't quarantine, they could face fines of up to $1,000.

Governor Ned Lamont, a Democrat, is considering putting a fine in place for people coming from a myriad of states if they don't quarantine for two weeks. Visitors can avoid the fine if they have tested negative for coronavirus in the past 72 hours before entering the state, according to Patch.com.

On Taxes, A Tiny Fraction of Massachusetts Residents Give More Than They Have To — Even Though They Can
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On Taxes, A Tiny Fraction of Massachusetts Residents Give More Than They Have To — Even Though They Can

Tom Joyce

Tax day was three months later than usual in Massachusetts because of the coronavirus pandemic, but it represented a unique opportunity for Bay Staters.

People in Massachusetts had until July 15 to file their state and federal income tax returns. unless they requested an extension. In Massachusetts for calendar year 2019, that means paying a flat 5.05 percent state tax rate on taxable income, regardless of how much you make — unless you want to pay more.

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