This
is the weekend that some taxpayers and tax professionals might normally use to prepare
and file returns and make payments ahead of the June 15 due date.
However,
because of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), the Rhode Island Division of
Taxation has postponed certain key tax deadlines for individuals and
businesses.
The relief applies to estimated payments of Rhode Island personal
income tax and estimated payments of Rhode Island business tax, and to certain
other filings and payments, that would normally be due on June 15, 2020. The
deadline for those filings and payments is postponed to July 15, 2020.
No
penalties and no interest will apply, regardless of the amount owed, if filings
and payments are made on or before July 15, 2020.
Tax preparers and taxpayers
do not need to file any additional forms or contact the Division of Taxation in
any way in order to qualify for this Rhode Island filing and payment relief;
the relief is automatic, and the Division has adjusted its systems accordingly.
For more information, including a full listing of taxes and forms covered under
the relief provision, click here.
