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IMPORTANT NOTICE:

A nation-wide text message scam continues to target Rhode Islanders.
Texts claiming to be from the Rhode Island Division of Taxation are not legitimate. Do not provide your banking details or sensitive information.
The Division does not contact taxpayers by text regarding a balance due or a refund owed.

Recent and upcoming tax changes:

Effective January 1, 2026:
An adjustment to the tax rate of RI’s local hotel tax from 1% to 2% and a new 5% tax on the short-term rental of entire residential dwellings went into effect January 1, 2026. See Advisory 2025-16, Whole Home Short-term Rental FAQs, and The Hotel Industry and Rhode Island Tax - A Guide for Businesses.

Effective April 1, 2026:
The ability to sell Kratom and the tax imposed on all Kratom and Kratom products sold, or held for sale, in the state will go into effect on April 1, 2026. See Advisory 2026-10 for more information.

Effective July 1, 2026:
Non-Owner Occupied Property Tax: A new tax on Residential Real Properties Assessed Over $1 Million that are not owner occupied goes into effect on July 1, 2026.
See the new Non-Owner Occupied Property Tax webpage, Advisory 2026-09, and additional FAQs. An informational webinar will presented on April 8 - register to reserve your spot.

For information on other recent tax changes, please see the 2025 Summary of Legislative Changes. Additional information on upcoming tax changes will be issued as it becomes available.

Fraud Tip Line

If you have information about fraud or wrongdoing related to Rhode Island state taxes, reach out to the Fraud - Special Investigation Unit.

You may report information anonymously by email or you may provide your contact information. Report information via:

Web form: Fraud Tip Link

Phone: 401.574.TIPS

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