ALERT: Scam Calls Rhode Island taxpayers are being targeting by spam/scam phone calls claiming to be from the RI Division of Taxation. These calls may appear to originate from legitimate Division of Taxation phone numbers. Call us at 401-574-8829, option #3, to confirm authenticity of any unexpected or suspicious calls. More information is available in Advisory 2024-18.
Due Date Extensions The Division of Taxation extends certain due dates to July 15, 2024 in response to the April 4, 2024 announcement from the IRS regarding federal due date extensions due to severe storms and flooding. Refer to Advisory 2024-16 and Advisory 2024-17 for further guidance regarding Rhode Island due dates.
Guidance The RI Division of Taxation provides a variety of resources made available to the public, such as administrative decisions, advisories, declaratory rulings, publications, newsletters, notices, and regulations. Administrative Decisions An administrative decision is a final decision issued following an agency proceeding in which an individual or entity formally requests a hearing alleging a grievance of an action of the Tax Division. The individual or entity is first afforded an opportunity to have a preliminary review (“preliminary conference”). Should the matter not be resolved, it may then proceed to formal hearing under the terms of Rhode Island’s Administrative Procedures Act (R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-1 et seq.) and Tax Division regulation 280-RICR-20-00-2. If not satisfied with the outcome, the individual or entity may appeal to Sixth Division District Court (R.I. Gen. Laws § 8-8-24 et seq.). Advisories Advisories are issued periodically to provide information regarding a variety of topics relevant to State taxes and the Tax Division, including filing deadlines, changes in the law, payment methods, and general operational information. Declaratory Rulings A Declaratory Ruling is issued at the request of a taxpayer and is limited to the facts set forth therein. The Ruling has precedential value and may be generally relied on by all persons with respect to substantially similar transactions. Newsletters Each quarter, the Tax Division publishes a newsletter that addresses topics that are of interest for that quarter, tax filing due dates, reminders, summaries of administrative hearings, and other happenings in the Tax Division. Notices A Notice usually announces a singular event, such as an update to a previously issued tax form or instruction, or to announce a new due date for filing returns and making payments of tax because of a specific circumstance. Regulations Regulations clarify and/or provide additional guidance in alignment with the Rhode Island state laws the Tax Division is required to administer. Practitioners' Corner Rhode Island Division of Taxation -- "Presentation to RI BAR Association" -- March 3, 2023 Slides presented at the Division's "Presentation to RI BAR Association" held on March 3, 2023. Click here to view the presentation slides. Rhode Island Division of Taxation -- "Presentation to RISCPA" -- January 18, 2023 Slides presented at the Division's "Presentation to RISCPA" held online on January 18, 2023. Click here to view the presentation slides. Rhode Island Division of Taxation -- "Seminar for Tax Preparers" -- December 2022 Slides presented at the Division's "Seminar for Tax Preparers" held in person and online on December 2 and 9, 2022. Click here to view the presentation slides Rhode Island Division of Taxation -- "Presentation to RIAPA" -- October 19, 2022 Slides presented at the Division's "Presentation to RIAPA" held online on October 19, 2022. Click here to view the presentation slides Rhode Island Division of Taxation -- "Presentation to CPE Associates" -- October 6, 2022 Slides presented at the Division's "Presentation to CPE Associates" held online on October 6, 2022. Click here to view the presentation slides.