Annual Mailing of Sales Permits

Retailers can expect sales permits covering the period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027 to arrive shortly. Uniform Cigarette, Tobacco, and ENDS Dealer’s Licenses will also arrive soon will also arrive soon.

More information is available in Advisory 2026-14.

Updates Made to RI Tax Portal

The Rhode Island Division of Taxation’s Self-Service Tax Portal has recently received an update. This latest update builds on the Division’s ongoing focus on taxpayer experience and voluntary compliance.

More information is available in Advisory 2026-13.

Latest Newsletter Now Available

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

Latest Administrative Decision

In the latest Administrative Decision, the issue addressed was whether the taxpayer owes cigarette tax and if so, should sanctions be imposed.

Details are contained in Administrative Decision 2026-10.

Latest Administrative Decision

In the latest Administrative Decision, the issue addressed was whether the taxpayer's claimed refund for Calendar Year 2020 should have been denied by the Division.

Details are contained in Administrative Decision 2026-09.

Prepaid sales tax update

The Rhode Island Division of Taxation informs taxpayers and tax professionals that the prepaid sales tax on cigarettes will increase to $0.95 per pack of 20 starting with purchases on and after July 1, 2026.

More information is available in Notice 2026-02.

Latest Administrative Decision

In the latest Administrative Decision, the issue addressed was whether the taxpayer's claim for refund for Calendar Year 2023 should have been denied by the Division.

Details are contained in Administrative Decision 2026-08.