Latest Administrative Decision

The Rhode Island Division of Taxation has posted its latest Administrative Decision.

• Decision No. 2021-04 looks at whether the taxpayers' request for a refund on their Rhode Island personal income tax return for 2016 was filed in time.

POA Form RI-2848 can now be e-signed

Form RI-2848 -- commonly called a “POA” -- can now be submitted with an electronic signature instead of a handwritten signature, a convenience for taxpayers and tax professionals. To learn more, click here.

Tax break on income from 401(k) plans, pensions, other sources

Haven't filed your 2020 personal income tax return yet? Don't forget Rhode Island's special tax break on income from 401(k) plans, pensions, and certain other sources. Click here to see if you qualify. 

 

Mask and health screening required for office visit

Planning to visit our office? Please remember that masks and health screenings are required.

Join us in helping to limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). To learn more: https://go.usa.gov/xFA4K

E-file schedule for Saturday

The Internal Revenue Service has announced that the modernized e-file (MeF) system will be temporarily unavailable for a length of time this coming Saturday due to maintenance. As a result, federal and Rhode Island e-filing will be unavailable during the period.

The MeF system shutdown begins at 7:00 a.m. Eastern time on Saturday, September 25, 2021, and ends at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the same day. The IRS will not be accepting electronically filed federal tax returns during the period. Also, the joint fed-state e-file program will be unavailable during the period. Therefore, Rhode Island returns transmitted via e-file during the period will not be transmitted to the state. Tax preparers and taxpayers should plan accordingly.

Using Free File to meet Oct. 15 due date

October 15 is the due date for tax returns that are being filed on extension. 

Still haven't filed yours? 

With the Rhode Island Free File program, you can prepare and file your federal and Rhode Island personal income tax returns for 2020 online at no charge. See if you qualify: http://www.tax.ri.gov/misc/efile.php

E-file schedule for early Sunday

The Internal Revenue Service has announced that the modernized e-file (MeF) system will be temporarily unavailable for a length of time this coming Sunday due to maintenance. As a result, federal and Rhode Island e-filing will be unavailable during the period.

The MeF system shutdown begins at 12:01 a.m. Eastern time on Sunday, September 19, 2021, and ends at 7:00 a.m. Eastern time on the same day -- Sunday, September 19, 2021.

The IRS will not be accepting electronically filed federal tax returns during the period. Also, the joint fed-state e-file program will be unavailable during the period. Therefore, Rhode Island returns transmitted via e-file during the period will not be transmitted to the state. Tax preparers and taxpayers should plan accordingly.

• The joint fed-state e-file program is a cooperative tax-filing effort between the IRS and most states, including Rhode Island. In general, it allows for federal and state returns to be e-filed simultaneously to the IRS. Once the returns are filed, the IRS keeps the federal portion; the state portion is passed along electronically to the applicable state.

Latest Administrative Decision

The Rhode Island Division of Taxation has posted its latest Administrative Decision.

• Decision No. 2021-03 focuses on whether the taxpayer's refund claim for 2017 should have been denied by the Division.

Changed your name or address lately?

Changed your name or address lately? Let us know – to help make sure that refunds, notices, or other mailings are in your correct name and your correct address. To use our handy form, click here.

Reminder about September 15 due date

Reminder: September 15 is the deadline for the third installment of estimated tax under the Rhode Island personal income tax. September 15 is also the deadline for a number of business entities. 

For more information, including details about online and other payment methods, click here.

E-file schedule for this Saturday

The Internal Revenue Service has announced that the modernized e-file (MeF) system will be temporarily unavailable for a length of time this coming Saturday due to maintenance. As a result, federal and Rhode Island e-filing will be unavailable during the period.

The MeF system shutdown begins at 7:00 a.m. Eastern time on Saturday, September 11, 2021, and ends at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the same day -- Saturday, September 11, 2021.

The IRS will not be accepting electronically filed federal tax returns during the period. Also, the joint fed-state e-file program will be unavailable during the period. Therefore, Rhode Island returns transmitted via e-file during the period will not be transmitted to the state. Tax preparers and taxpayers should plan accordingly.

• The joint fed-state e-file program is a cooperative tax-filing effort between the IRS and most states, including Rhode Island. In general, it allows for federal and state returns to be e-filed simultaneously to the IRS. Once the returns are filed, the IRS keeps the federal portion; the state portion is passed along electronically to the applicable state.

Executive Order extended

Rhode Island Governor Daniel J. McKee has extended Executive Order 20-02, which declared a state of emergency due to the dangers to health and life posed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. 

This Executive Order (see screenshot below) will remain in full force and effect through October 2, 2021, unless renewed, modified, or terminated by subsequent Executive Orders. For more information, click here.

Update on withholding regulation

The Rhode Island Division of Taxation last year posted 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. That regulation (280-RICR-20-55-14) had been extended to September 15, 2021.

The Division recently modified the posting to say that the regulation is now scheduled to expire at 11:59 p.m. on September 13, 2021, to coincide with the expiration of Massachusetts regulation 830 CMR 62.5A.3 (Massachusetts Source Income of Non-Residents Telecommuting due to the COVID-19 Pandemic). 

Tax treatment of PPP loan forgiveness amounts

The Rhode Island Division of Taxation today posted its latest guidance regarding the tax treatment of PPP loan forgiveness amounts. To learn more, click here.