Summary of Legislative Changes

The Rhode Island Division of Taxation has posted a plain-language summary of tax changes that were enacted in the 2024 session of the Rhode Island General Assembly. 

Many of the changes were enacted in the budget bill for the 2025 Fiscal Year. Some additional changes were enacted in stand-alone legislation. 

Details are available in the Division's Summary of Legislative Changes.

Latest Administrative Decision

In the latest Administrative Decision, the issue addressed was whether the Taxpayer owes the Division's assessment for Tax Year 2020.

Details are contained in Administrative Decision 2024-17.

Latest Administrative Decision

In the latest Administrative Decision, the issue addressed was whether the Taxpayer owes the Divisions assessment for Tax Year 2019.

Details are contained in Administrative Decision 2024-16.

Newsletter Published

The Rhode Island Division of Taxation's Second Quarter 2024 newsletter has been published. Find all of the Division's newsletters on the newsletter archive page of the Division's website.

Latest Administrative Decision

In the latest Administrative Decision, the issue addressed was whether the Taxpayer's claimed refund for calendar year 2019 should have been denied by the Division. 

Details are contained in Administrative Decision 2024-15.

Personal Income Tax Due Date Reminder

The Rhode Island Division of Taxation reminds taxpayers and tax preparers that the deadline for personal income tax returns this year is July 15, 2024. July 15 is also the filing deadline for certain business entities and others. 

More information is available in Advisory 2024-21.

Sales permits arriving soon

The Rhode Island Division of Taxation reminds retailers that they will soon receive their sales permits covering the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Cigarette dealer’s licenses and tax coupon booklets (if applicable) will also be arriving soon.

More information is available in Advisory 2024-20.