The Rhode Island Division of Taxation, the Internal Revenue Service, and other partners in the Security Summit today warned taxpayers and tax professionals to beware of scams and identity theft schemes by criminals who seek to take advantage of holiday shopping, the approaching tax season, and coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns. To learn more, click here.
The application for the ‘Rhode Island on Pause’ Grant Program is now live on the Division of Taxation’s website in both English and Spanish.
Earlier this week, Governor Gina M. Raimondo announced the program, which will provide direct financial support to gyms, restaurants, fitness centers, event planners, bars, and a number of other businesses that are subject to new restrictions amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
In coordination with the Governor’s announcement, the Division of Taxation launched a new webpage earlier this week, including frequently asked questions, to explain how the program works and provide businesses and their advisors with helpful information regarding applying for the grants.
The webpage, including the online application and FAQs, is available now, via the following link: http://www.tax.ri.gov/RIonPause/. For today's announcement, click here.
Rhode Island Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced a new grant program for gyms, restaurants, caterers, food trucks, fitness centers, event planners, bars, and a number of other businesses that are subject to new restrictions amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. For more information, click here.
The Rhode Island Division of Taxation today issued a reminder about the grant program announced by Governor Gina M. Raimondo for restaurants and bars that have been ordered to close earlier than usual because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Governor Raimondo developed the grant program to coincide with her Executive Order mandating early shutdown for bars and restaurants – part of a range of measures aimed at limiting the spread of the coronavirus and reducing the rising number of coronavirus cases.
Using federal Coronavirus Relief Funds, the Governor authorized the payment of grants to the impacted businesses. To learn more, please click here.
The Rhode Island Division of Taxation has extended an emergency regulation that provides withholding-tax guidance for employers that have employees who are temporarily working remotely due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
To view the emergency regulation, which has been extended to January 18, 2021, click here. To view a related Advisory, click here.
Reminder for taxpayers and tax preparers:
The Rhode Island Division of Taxation’s annual electronic filing shutdown and switchover will occur this Saturday -- November 21, 2020.
Individuals and businesses seeking to e-file their Rhode Island returns for tax year 2019 must do so on or before Saturday, November 21, 2020. After that date, Rhode Island returns for tax year 2019 must be filed on paper.
The Rhode Island Division of Taxation today unveiled a new webpage, online application form, and FAQs as part of a relief program announced by Governor Gina M. Raimondo for restaurants and bars that have been ordered to close earlier than usual because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. To learn more, click here.
Rhode Island Governor Gina M. Raimondo has announced a relief program for restaurants, bars, and other such businesses that have been ordered to close earlier than usual because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Using federal Coronavirus Relief Funds, the Governor authorized the payment of grants to these impacted businesses.
Under the program, the Rhode Island Department of Revenue’s Division of Taxation will provide grants to bars and restaurants adversely impacted by COVID-19. For more information, click here.
The Rhode Island Division of Taxation today posted reporting guidance involving Rhode Island's health insurance mandate (also known as the individual mandate). The guidance, in the form of answers to frequently asked questions, is geared mainly to employers, health insurers, payroll-service providers, and others. For more information, click here.
The Internal Revenue Service, the Rhode Island Division of Taxation, and other partners in the Security Summit today warned of a new text scam in which thieves try to trick people into disclosing bank account information under the guise of receiving the $1,200 federal economic impact payment.
For more information, click here.
Rhode Island Governor Gina M. Raimondo recently extended a number of Executive Orders until December 3, 2020, including the following:
These Executive Orders will remain in full force and effect until December 3, 2020, unless renewed, modified or terminated by subsequent Executive Orders. For more information, click here.
The Rhode Island Division of Taxation reminds taxpayers, tax professionals, and others that the Division’s office will be closed for three State holidays this month -- including Election Day on Tuesday, November 3.
Forms, instructions, and other publications, as well as many services, will continue to be available through the Division’s website. For more information, click here.