HARTFORD, Conn — Question:
Dominic wrote, “I had two large trees come down during the storm. Had a tree service remove them. When I received the invoice there was a CT sales tax on the invoice. Has anyone else encounter this? After a horrible storm with the expensive cleanup, sales tax adds more expense. Is the sales tax valid for a storm clean up?”
Answer:
Yes, the sales tax is valid. Tree removal services fall under landscaping and horticulture services, which are taxable here in Connecticut. It’s listed on the CT Department of Revenue Services website.
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Question:
Mike wrote, “If I am collecting unemployment but may have the opportunity to make approx. $1800 dollars one week consulting in my field. Will I just lose the unemployment for that week or will I lose unemployment for consecutive weeks up to the $1800 dollars?”
Answer:
FOX61 reached out to the CT Department of Labor to get an answer, and it suggested calling the Contact Center. It’s hard for us to address specific claims because each case is different. The DOL says people can go on and off week by week, but if there is a special filing situation or you have a deposit or retainer, you need advice specific to your claim. You best bet is to contact a customer service representative through the Contact Center or use the FileCTUI page and click on “Ask DOL” at the bottom.
You can reach the Contact Center at the following numbers:
- 1 203-941-6868
- 1 860-967-0493
- 1 800-956-3294
Question:
Linda wrote to FOX61 about her former job at a preschool in a church parish house and how previously she was told she couldn’t collect unemployment because her employer was a church. But with new COVID guidelines, she asked, “Can I/we (fellow co-workers) collect unemployment?”
Answer:
FOX61 reached out to the CT Department of Labor. It says usually employees receive a package that outlines what they are eligible for, so the best thing Linda can do is check with her employer. DOL says she could be eligible for PUA, because usually churches are not eligible for unemployment benefits. The best bet here is to first go to your employer for separation information, and then you can contact the DOL Customer Contact Center if you have further questions.