Wednesday, November 6, 2024

"Where's My Refund?" tool updated

 The Rhode Island Division of Taxation's "Where's My Refund?" tool has been updated so you can now view your refund status in real time. 

The Division of Taxation has launched an updated version of the "Where's My Refund?" tool. It now provides detailed real-time information on the approval status of a refund, additional information a taxpayer might need to provide for their refund to be processed, and information on when they can expect their refund.

To access the updated "Where's My Refund?" tool, visit the Division of Taxation's website at https://tax.ri.gov, and select "Check Your Refund" which will bring you to the "Where's My Refund?" information page. Once there, select the "Check My Refund Status" button to access the tool.

Other ways to access the tool:

 Please note: if you have previously bookmarked the Division's legacy "Where's My Refund?" tool at https://www.ri.gov/taxation/refund/, please update your bookmark as the tool will no longer be accessible at that address.



Latest Administrative Decision

In the latest Administrative Decision, the issue addressed was whether the Taxpayer owes cigarette and/or other tobacco products tax assessed by the Division, and if so, what sanctions, if any, should be imposed.

Details are contained in Administrative Decision 2024-25.

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Inflation adjustments posted

The Rhode Island Division of Taxation has published the standard deduction amounts, tax bracket ranges, and other key items for Rhode Island Personal Income Tax for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.

The inflation-adjusted amounts apply for Tax Year 2025 and will not appear on tax returns in 2025 covering Tax Year 2024 but are useful to know for tax-planning purposes, as well as for making any needed adjustments to withholding or estimated payments.

Details are available in Advisory 2024-26.

Monday, October 21, 2024

Latest Administrative Decision

In the latest Administrative Decision, the issue addressed was whether the Taxpayer owes other tobacco products tax and if so, should any sanctions be imposed.


Details are contained in Administrative Decision 2024-24.

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Extension filing due date reminder

The Rhode Island Division of Taxation reminds tax professionals and taxpayers that the due date for filing Rhode Island resident and nonresident personal income tax returns on extension is Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

More information is available in Advisory 2024-25.

Latest newsletter now available

The Division's latest newsletter is Available in the Newsletter Archive.

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Latest Administrative Decisions

In the latest Administrative Decisions, the issues addressed were both related to Taxpayers that defaulted on their Stipulations with the Division:
  • Whether the Taxpayer breached its 2023 Stipulation with the Division, and if so, should any sanctions be imposed.
  • Whether the Taxpayer breached its 2023 Stipulation with the Division, and if so, should any sanctions be imposed.