Latest Administrative Decision

In the latest Administrative Decision, the issue addressed is whether the Taxpayer owed Rhode Island income tax for 2018. Details are contained in Administrative Decision 2022-04. 

Latest Administrative Decision

In the latest Administrative Decision, the issue addressed is whether the Taxpayer's claimed refund for the calendar year 2018 should have been denied by the Division. Details are contained in Administrative Decision 2022-03. 

Latest Administrative Decision

In the latest Administrative Decision, the issue addressed is whether the Taxpayer owes the assessed marijuana tax, interest, and penalty. Details are contained in Administrative Decision 2022-02. 

Reminder

The Division of Taxation reminds taxpayers that legislation approved in the 2021 session made changes eliminating the fees to apply for or renew a sales permit. Read the full advisory here: https://go.usa.gov/xtB96.

Filing season opens January 24, 2022

The Rhode Island Division of Taxation announced today that it will be following the IRS 2022 tax filing start date of January 24 and due date of April 18 for filing Rhode Island personal income tax returns for the 2021 tax year. Read more: https://go.usa.gov/xtBWM.

The Division outlines how to best utilize services for taxpayers

In light of the Governor's recent Executive Orders, taxpayers are encouraged to utilize the Division of Taxation's web and phone services. Learn how the updated website and Tax Portal, as well as other alternatives to in-person visits serve taxpayers: https://tax.ri.gov/media/18916/download?language=en

Governor extends Executive Orders

Rhode Island Governor Daniel J. McKee recently enacted or extended a number of Executive Orders that are effective until early February, including the following:

• Executive Order 22-01, Allowing Remote Participation in Public Meetings. This Executive Order will take effect immediately and remain in full force and effect until February 4, 2022 unless renewed, modified or terminated by subsequent Executive Order. For more information, read the Executive Order here.
• Executive Order 21-87 (Requiring Masks in Schools). This Executive Order will remain in full force and effect until February 4, 2022, unless renewed, modified, or terminated by a subsequent Executive Order. For more information, read the Executive Order extension here.

• Executive Order 21-109 (Declaration of Disaster Emergency for New COVID-19 Variants). This Executive Order will remain in full force and effect until February 4, 2022, unless renewed, modified, or terminated by a subsequent Executive Order. For more information, read the Executive Order extension here.

Revisions completed

The Rhode Island Division of Taxation has revised the Notice 2021-4 involving the real Estate Conveyance Tax to clarify that the additional tax rate applies only to residential real property, and to make a correction on a calculation.

The Division has revised the 2021"Summary of Legislative Changes." The clarification that the additional tax rate applies only to residential real property was added to the real estate conveyance tax summary.

IRS letter 6419

The Rhode Island Division of Taxation is alerting taxpayers to an important document being distributed by the IRS. Taxpayers who received advance Child Tax Credit payments should be on the lookout for IRS letter 6419.  This letter is an important component of your tax documents for this year. You can find the full Advisory here: https://tax.ri.gov/media/18891/download?language=en

Data security and preventing identity theft

The Rhode Island Division of Taxation is also suggesting steps to take if you have been a victim of identity theft. With tax preparation and filing season right around the corner at the end of January, the New Year is an especially critical time to protect yourself and your personal information. Read more about here: https://tax.ri.gov/media/18896/download?language=en

Latest Administrative Decision

In the latest Administrative Decision, posted today, the issue addressed is whether the taxpayers' refund claim for the calendar year 2017 should have been denied by the Division. Details are contained in Administrative Decision 2022-01.