CHAPTER 216a
GENERATION-SKIPPING TRANSFER TAX

      Sec. 12-390a. Definitions. The terms "generation-skipping transfer", "taxable distribution", and "taxable termination" have the same meaning as defined in Chapter 13 of Subtitle B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or any subsequent corresponding internal revenue code of the United States, as from time to time amended.

      (P.A. 97-165, S. 12(a), 16.)

      History: P.A. 97-165 effective July 1, 1997, and applicable to taxable distributions or taxable terminations occurring on or after July 1, 1997 (Revisor's note: Section 12 of public act 97-165 included Subsecs. (a) and (b). The Revisors codified Subsec. (a) as this section and Subsec. (b) as Sec. 12-390e).

      Sec. 12-390b. Generation-skipping transfer tax. (a) A tax is hereby imposed upon every generation-skipping transfer, where the original transferor is a resident of this state at the date of the original transfer. The amount of the tax shall be the amount of the federal credit allowable for generation-skipping transfer tax paid to any state under the provisions of the federal internal revenue code in force at the date of such generation-skipping transfer in respect to any property included in the generation-skipping transfer. If any such property is real or tangible personal property located outside this state and is subject to generation-skipping transfer taxes by any state or states other than the state of Connecticut for which such federal credit is allowable, the amount of tax due under this section shall be reduced by the lesser of (1) the amount of any such taxes paid to such other state or states and allowed as a credit against the federal generation-skipping transfer tax; or (2) an amount computed by multiplying such federal credit by a fraction, (A) the numerator of which is the value of all transferred real and tangible personal property which is subject to generation-skipping transfer taxes and over which such other state or states have jurisdiction for generation-skipping transfer tax purposes to the same extent to which this state would exert jurisdiction for generation-skipping transfer tax purposes under this chapter with respect to the residents of such other state or states and (B) the denominator of which is the value of all transferred property which is subject to generation-skipping transfer taxes, wherever located.

      (b) A tax is hereby imposed upon every generation-skipping transfer, where the original transferor is not a resident of this state at the date of the original transfer but where the generation-skipping transfer includes real or tangible personal property located in this state. The amount of the tax shall be computed by multiplying (1) the federal credit allowable for generation-skipping transfer tax paid to any state or states under the provisions of the federal internal revenue code in force at the date of such generation-skipping transfer in respect to any property included in the generation-skipping transfer by (2) a fraction, (A) the numerator of which is the value of all transferred real and tangible personal property which is subject to generation-skipping transfer taxes, which is located in this state and over which this state has jurisdiction for generation-skipping transfer tax purposes and (B) the denominator of which is the value of all transferred property which is subject to generation-skipping transfer taxes, wherever located.

      (c) For purposes of subsections (a) and (b) of this section, property shall have the same value that it has for federal generation-skipping transfer tax purposes.

      (P.A. 97-165, S. 10, 16.)

      History: P.A. 97-165 effective July 1, 1997, and applicable to taxable distributions or taxable terminations occurring on or after July 1, 1997.

      Sec. 12-390c. Payment. Penalties. Interest. Extension. (a)(1) The tax imposed by section 12-390b shall be due, become payable, and shall be paid, without assessment, notice or demand, to the Commissioner of Revenue Services upon a taxable distribution or taxable termination as determined under applicable provisions of the federal generation-skipping transfer tax. The person liable for payment of the federal generation-skipping transfer tax shall be liable for the tax imposed by this section. Such tax shall be paid to the Commissioner of Revenue Services on or before the last day allowed for filing a return, determined without regard to any extension of time for filing the return. If the amount of tax reported to be due on the return is not paid on or before such date, there shall be imposed a penalty equal to ten per cent of such amount due and unpaid. Such amount shall bear interest at the rate of one per cent per month or fraction thereof from the due date of such tax until the date of payment. Subject to the provisions of section 12-3a, the commissioner may waive all or part of the penalties provided under this section when it is proven to his satisfaction that the failure to pay any tax was due to reasonable cause and was not intentional or due to neglect.

      (2) The Commissioner of Revenue Services may, for reasonable cause shown, extend the time for payment. The commissioner may require the filing of a tentative return and the payment of the tax reported to be due in connection with such extension. Any additional tax which may be found to be due on the filing of a return as allowed by such extension shall bear interest at the rate of one per cent per month or fraction thereof from the original due date of such tax to the date of actual payment.

      (3) Whenever there is an overpayment of the tax imposed by section 12-390b, the Commissioner of Revenue Services shall return to the person who was liable for the tax, the overpayment which shall bear interest at the rate of two-thirds of one per cent per month or fraction thereof, said interest commencing from the due date of the tax or the date of payment, whichever is later.

      (b) (1) The tax imposed by this chapter shall be reported on a tax return that shall be made and filed with the Commissioner of Revenue Services on or before the last day prescribed for filing the federal return. The person who is required to file a return reporting a generation-skipping transfer under the federal Internal Revenue Code and the regulations thereunder shall file the return with the Commissioner of Revenue Services. For purposes of this section, the requirements for filing a return shall be satisfied by filing a duplicate copy of the federal return, with a schedule detailing the value and location of all transferred real and tangible personal property which is subject to generation-skipping transfer taxes attached thereto.

      (2) The Commissioner of Revenue Services may, for reasonable cause shown, extend the time for filing the return.

      (3) If the person required to make and file the tax return under this chapter fails to file the return within the time prescribed, the commissioner may assess and compute the tax upon the best information obtainable. To the tax imposed upon the basis of such return, there shall be added an amount equal to ten per cent of such tax or fifty dollars, whichever is greater. The tax shall bear interest at the rate of one per cent per month or fraction thereof, from the due date of such tax until the date of payment.

      (c) No person shall be subject to a penalty under both subsections (a) and (b) of this section in relation to the same tax period.

      (P.A. 97-165, S. 11, 16.)

      History: P.A. 97-165 effective July 1, 1997, and applicable to taxable distributions or taxable terminations occurring on or after July 1, 1997.

      Sec. 12-390d. Additional assessment. Refund. If the amount of federal generation-skipping transfer tax reported on a federal generation-skipping transfer tax return is changed or corrected by the United States Internal Revenue Service or other competent authority, the person required to make and file the generation-skipping transfer tax return under this chapter shall provide notice of such change or correction to the commissioner by filing, on or before the date that is ninety days after the final determination of such change or correction, or as otherwise required by the commissioner, an amended return under this chapter, and shall concede the accuracy of such determination or state wherein it is erroneous, and thereafter promptly furnish to the commissioner any information, schedules, records, documents or papers relating to such change or correction as the commissioner requires. The time for filing such return may be extended by the commissioner upon due cause shown. If, upon examination, the commissioner finds that such person is liable for the payment of an additional tax, the commissioner shall, within a reasonable time from the receipt of such return, notify such person of the amount of such additional tax, together with interest thereon computed at the rate of one per cent per month or fraction thereof from the date when the original tax became due and payable. Within thirty days of the mailing of such notice, such person shall pay to the commissioner, in cash or by check, draft or money order, drawn to the order of the Commissioner of Revenue Services, the amount of such additional tax and interest. If, upon examination of such return and related information, the commissioner finds that such person has overpaid the tax due the state and has not received from or been allowed by the United States government, or any agency thereof, a credit or a benefit, as a deduction or otherwise, for or by reason of such overpayment, such person shall be paid by the State Treasurer, upon order of the Comptroller, the amount of such overpayment.

      (P.A. 97-165, S. 13, 16; P.A. 00-174, S. 61, 83.)

      History: P.A. 97-165 effective July 1, 1997, and applicable to taxable distributions or taxable terminations occurring on or after July 1, 1997; P.A. 00-174 added reference to other competent authority, deleted requirement for an affidavit for certain information required to be submitted, added provisions re filing of amended return and made technical changes for purposes of gender neutrality, effective July 1, 2000.

      Sec. 12-390e. Administrative provisions. Hearings and appeals. The provisions of sections 12-548, 12-550 to 12-554, inclusive, and 12-555a shall apply to the provisions of this chapter in the same manner and with the same force and effect as if the language of said sections 12-548, 12-550 to 12-554, inclusive, and 12-555a had been incorporated in full into this chapter and had expressly referred to the tax imposed under this chapter, except to the extent that any such provision is inconsistent with a provision of this chapter.

      (P.A. 97-165, S. 12(b), 16.)

      History: P.A. 97-165 effective July 1, 1997, and applicable to taxable distributions or taxable terminations occurring on or after July 1, 1997 (Revisor's note: Section 12 of public act 97-165 included Subsecs. (a) and (b). The Revisors codified Subsec. (a) as Sec. 12-390a and Subsec. (b) as this section).