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UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2026 · STATUTE-VERIFIED

Connecticut Retirement Mandate: MyCTSavings

MyCTSavings has been live since April 2022. It applies to Connecticut employers with 5+ employees that do not offer a qualifying retirement plan. Penalty: $500–$1,500 per company / yr (by size — not per employee). Already passed: All 2022–2023 waves (2023-08-31); Newly eligible employers (2026-08-31) — unregistered employers should register or certify an exemption now..

MyCTSavingsACTIVE
State program
5+ employees
Employee threshold
$500–$1,500 per company / yr (by size — not per employee)
Non-compliance penalty
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MyCTSavings at a glance.

Who is covered

MyCTSavings covers Connecticut employers with 5+ employees that do not offer a qualifying retirement plan. Counting rule: Five or more Connecticut employees on October 1 of the preceding calendar year, at least five of whom were paid $5,000+ in taxable wages that year. Must have existed throughout the current and preceding calendar year.

Penalty and enforcement

Per company, not per employee: up to $500 per year (5–24 employees); up to $1,000 per year (25–99 employees); up to $1,500 per year (100+ employees). The penalty is in force; no public record of assessments yet.

Deadlines

Already passed: All 2022–2023 waves (2023-08-31); Newly eligible employers (2026-08-31) — unregistered employers should register or certify an exemption now.

Source

CGS §31-416(8), §31-422, §31-425(c) (PA 25-30) · Official program: myctsavings.com · Verified 2026-09-17.

// state plan vs your own

You can comply two ways. Only one builds anything.

The state auto-IRA

Compliance, nothing else
  • No employer match allowed
  • Low Roth-IRA contribution limits
  • One-size-fits-all investments
  • No tax credits for your business
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Your own 401(k)

Compliant — and working for you
  • Match if and when you want
  • Far higher contribution limits
  • SECURE 2.0 credits offset setup
  • A real recruiting & retention perk
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Asked by employers here.

What is MyCTSavings?

MyCTSavings is Connecticut's state-facilitated retirement savings program. It has been live since April 2022. Program: https://myctsavings.com.

Who must comply with MyCTSavings?

MyCTSavings covers Connecticut employers with 5+ employees that do not offer a qualifying retirement plan. Counting rule: Five or more Connecticut employees on October 1 of the preceding calendar year, at least five of whom were paid $5,000+ in taxable wages that year. Must have existed throughout the current and preceding calendar year.

What is the MyCTSavings penalty?

Per company, not per employee: up to $500 per year (5–24 employees); up to $1,000 per year (25–99 employees); up to $1,500 per year (100+ employees). The penalty is in force; no public record of assessments yet.

When are the MyCTSavings deadlines?

Already passed: All 2022–2023 waves (2023-08-31); Newly eligible employers (2026-08-31) — unregistered employers should register or certify an exemption now.

How do Connecticut employers become exempt?

Exempt with a plan under IRC 219(g)(5) (401(a)/401(k), 403(a)/403(b), SEP (408(k)), SIMPLE (408(p)), 457(b)); payroll-deduction IRAs do not qualify; self-certify with EIN + Access Code. A private 401(k) or SIMPLE IRA satisfies the mandate and may qualify for SECURE 2.0 startup credits.

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