Annual interest rates announced

The Rhode Island Division of Taxation has announced the interest rates that will apply in 2025 to overpayments (refunds) and underpayments (delinquencies). The rates are based on formulas set in statute.

• The interest rate for overpayments will be 8.00%.

• The interest rate for underpayments will remain 18.00% for Trust Fund taxes, and 12.00% for other tax types.
• For more information on Trust Fund taxes, please see the Division's 2022 interest rate FAQ document.

More information is available in Advisory 2024-27.

"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:

• Access the tool directly from it's new web address at https://taxportal.ri.gov/rptp/portal/home/wheresmyrefund/.
• Access the "Where's My Refund?" information page at https://tax.ri.gov/online-services/wheres-my-refund
• Access the tool through the website's "Online Services" menu's "Where's My Refund" option, available in the header on every page of the Division's website. 

 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.

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.

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.

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.