State Revenue Services Commissioner Mark Boughton Joins Fuchs Financial's Ben Fuchs This Weekend

Retirement planning – and the impact of tax policy – will highlight this weekend’s edition of the local television program How to Retire, hosted by Ben Fuchs, founder of Fuchs Financial.

On this week’s program, Ben Fuchs discusses finances in retirement and the tax impact, breaking down the Connecticut tax landscape with Mark Boughton, now serving his second term as Connecticut’s Commissioner of Revenue Services (DRS).Boughton is a former Danbury Mayor - the longest-serving mayor in the city’s history - and a former state legislator.

The half-hour program can be seen on Saturday, June 27 at 5:30 AM, 12 Noon, and 11:35 PM on WTNH News 8, and 7:00 PM on NBC Connecticut.It will also air on Sunday, June 28 at 5:30 AM on WTNH and 10:00 AM on FOX 61.Fuchs Financial has offices in Middletown, West Hartford, Middlebury and Mystic.

Ben Fuchs, a Certified Financial Planner® and a Certified Private Wealth Advisor® professional with more than 20 years of investment experience, has created thousands of retirement plans for his clients. His focus is on maintaining income in retirement and structuring portfolios to withstand market volatility and minimize the impact of taxes on retirement savings.

At DRS, Commissioner Boughton has prioritized fair and equitable tax administration, excellent customer service, and utilizing data and analytics to increase efficiencies and contribute to Connecticut’s economic well-being, according to the department website. He led the department during a multi-year modernization initiative that prioritizes data-driven tax collection and enhanced online tax filing and payment options.

The DRS mobile-friendly online portal, myconneCT, is available for taxpayers and tax practitioners to manage their taxes 24/7. Additionally, Commissioner Boughton steered the development and production of the state’s first-ever tax incidence and tax gap reports, which seek to inform legislators of current tax policies with recommendations to improve voluntary taxpayer compliance.

The experienced Fuchs Financial team provides a full range of short and long-term retirement planning services, including income planning, investment planning, tax planning, healthcare planning, and estate and legacy planning. “We believe in guiding our clients through a retirement plan that brings peace of mind and stability.Planning without pressure,” Fuchs explains.

Ben Fuchs and Fuchs Financial have been voted in the top three individual financial advisors and financial management firms in both the 2025 and 2026 Best of Hartford Awards - a trusted, community-voted recognition of excellence.

The Fuchs Financial team of advisors strives to understand each client’s individual retirement goals and creates plans to achieve them. For more information contact Fuchs Financial directly at (860) 461-1709 or go to the website at TaxesAndIncome.com.Initial consultations – in-person or virtually - are complimentary, no obligation.How to Retire with Fuchs Financial airs weekly on WTNH News8, NBC Connecticut, and FOX 61.