Nonprofit Wins Tax Exemption Battle

It's May 1st.

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A Connecticut non-profit just scored a huge win in a 10-year tax showdown with the town

of Colchester.

A judge in New Brin, Superior Court, ruled the group, qualifies for a property tax exemption

as a charity after the town wrongly charged them for, nearly a decade.

The organization runs residential care for adults with severe disabilities, and they've

been fighting this denial since around 2016.

Lawyers from Kramer and Anderson pushed the case hard, arguing the town ignored clear

state exemption rules for such services.

Folks at the non-profit are breathing easier now, as this freeze-up funds that were tied

up in back taxes money better spent on care for vulnerable.

Residents.

Town officials haven't commented much yet, but they're on the hook for repayment, which

could strain local budgets.

The ruling came down on May 1st, 2026, with the judge ordering Colchester to cough up

the improperly collected taxes, plus any.

Interest.

No word on the exact amount, but it's a clean victory after years of appeals.

This sets a strong precedent for other non-profits in the state, reminding towns they can't

just overlook exemptions for essential services, justice, served, and the fights finally over.