CT-1040EFW: Connecticut Electronic Withdrawal Payment Record (Revision 2022-12)

Connecticut · Connecticut DRS · Used for tax years 2024, 2025, 2026

Form CT-1040 EFW is a Connecticut record of a requested electronic withdrawal payment to the Department of Revenue Services. It records bank account information, the payment amount, return type, and requested payment date. Keep it as verification of the payment request rather tha

What you'll need

Have the following information ready for the payment record:

  • Primary and secondary Social Security numbers.
  • Bank routing transit number and account number.
  • Account type: 1 for checking or 2 for savings.
  • Payment amount and requested payment date.
  • Type of return and taxable year.
  • Taxpayer’s daytime telephone number.

How to file

Do not mail Form CT-1040EFW to the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS). Keep it as verification that an electronic payment to DRS was requested for the taxable year shown.

If the payment funds will come from a banking institution outside the United States, the payment must be made by paper check.

The form directs you to portal.ct.gov/DRS for more information.

Common mistakes

  • Mailing this form to DRS. The form specifically says not to mail it.
  • Failing to keep the record. Keep it as verification that electronic payment was requested, not as confirmation that payment was completed.
  • Using electronic withdrawal when the funds will come from a banking institution outside the United States. The form requires a paper check in that situation.

Questions people ask

Should I mail Form CT-1040EFW to DRS?

No. The form says not to mail it to DRS.

Why should I keep this form?

Keep it as verification that an electronic payment to DRS was requested for the taxable year shown.

What if my payment funds will come from a bank outside the United States?

The payment must be made by paper check.

How do I indicate my account type?

Enter 1 for checking or 2 for savings.

Official sources

All versions of CT-1040EFW