Annual e-file shutdown and switchover began November 26

The Rhode Island Division of Taxation has announced the completion of the annual electronic filing shutdown and switchover for Personal Income Tax returns. The shutdown occurred on Saturday, November 26, 2022. This allows the Division time to complete system updates in preparation for the upcoming tax-filing season.

More information is available in Advisory 2022-37.

Taxation of Adult Use Recreational Cannabis

The legalization of the adult recreational use of cannabis in Rhode Island will have impacts on Rhode Island taxation policy. The passage of House Bill 7593, Substitute A as amended, signed into law in May, affects Rhode Island General Laws Titles 21 and 44.

More information is available in Advisory 2022-36.

National Tax Security Awareness Week

The Rhode Island Division of Taxation, the Internal Revenue Service, 
and other partners in the Security Summit remind taxpayers and tax professionals of the importance of protecting financial and tax information. 

More information is available in Advisory 2022-35.

Annual interest rates announced & updated guidance for interest on delinquencies

The Rhode Island Division of Taxation has announced the interest rates that will apply in 2023 to overpayments and underpayments. The rates are based on formulas set in statute. 

More information is Available in Advisory 2022-34.

The Division has also provided updated guidance regarding the periods impacted by the interest rate change. See updated Advisory 2022-25 and the updated Interest Rate FAQs for more information.

Updated guidance regarding for ACH payments

The Rhode Island Division of Taxation today is informing taxpayers of changes regarding ACH tax payments effective January 1, 2023. Effective January 1, filing a separate return will be required when paying by ACH.

Details contained in Advisory 2022-33.

Latest newsletter now available

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

Read Newsletter 4th Quarter 2022.

Division allows electronic signatures on additional form

The Division announced that it is now accepting electronic signatures for Form RI T336-13 “Rhode Island Dealer’s Statement of Sale - Motor Vehicle”.

Details contained in Advisory 2022-32.

Tax credit program changes and updates enacted

A significant number of the tax law changes implemented through legislation passed in the most recent legislative session impact tax credits and tax credit programs.

Details contained in Advisory 2022-31.

Administrative Decision

In the latest Administrative Decision, the issue addressed is whether the Taxpayer owes additional tax, interest, and a penalty for the tax year 2016. Details are contained in Administrative Decision 2022-19.