2022 Child Tax Rebate Program In a program announced by Governor McKee, Rhode Island taxpayers may be eligible for a one-time Child Tax Rebate payment of $250 per child up to a maximum of three children (maximum $750). In order to be eligible for the Child Tax Rebate please remember to file your tax year 2021 Personal Income Tax Return by August 31, 2022 or, if you have filed an extension, by the extended filing due date of October 17, 2022. For more information, visit our web page dedicated to this 2022 Child Tax Rebate program. To read Governor McKee's Press Release, click here.
Coronvirus Relief Fund/Cares Act Grant Program for Restaurants/Bars with Liquor Licenses CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND/CARES ACT GRANT PROGRAM FOR RESTAURANTS/BARS WITH LIQUOR LICENSES Grants will range in amounts from $2,000 to $10,000. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY WAS DECEMBER 15, 2020 Grant Program Eligibility and Requirements On November 5, 2020 Governor Gina Raimondo announced a Coronavirus Relief Fund grant program for businesses affected by Executive Order 20-95 which requires an early shutdown for certain bars and restaurants. This Coronavirus Relief Fund grant program is aimed at those certain bars and restaurants directly impacted by the mandated early shutdown. To qualify you must show and attest to the monetary loss to your business. Who is eligible: Bar and restaurant owners impacted by the early shutdowns mandated by Executive Order 20-95 issued on November 5, 2020 and effective on November 8, 2020 Registered with the RI Division of Taxation Maintain an active Meals and Beverage account with the RI Division of Taxation Maintain an active Liquor License to consume alcoholic beverages onsite Have filed and paid Sales tax AND Meals and Beverage tax for the months of July, August and September of 2020. * (see the FAQs for additional information) Have proof of impact What do you need to do: Get your Sales tax Permit Number and Liquor License Number Gather your Sales tax and Meals and Beverage tax filing information for the months of July, August and September 2020 Complete the on-line application Attest to the statements being made on the application apply for the CARES Act funding. --> The deadline to apply was December 15, 2020. Important Information FAQs Advisory(New 12/30/2020) Advisory Governor's Executive Order Don't meet the criteria for this grant program yet believe you have an impacted restaurant? CALL (401) 521-HELP Have questions? Most questions should be answered in the FAQs. Still need more information? Call (401) 574-8484 If you think you have a restaurant that has been impacted but do not meet the criteria above, please call (401) 521-HELP.