UPDATE: Licensing and enforcement of ENDS products On December 19, 2024, the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island denied an injunction sought by plaintiffs to enjoin the flavored ENDS ban. At this time, the flavored ENDS ban will be enforceable on its effective date of January 1, 2025.Licensing and enforcement of Electronic Nicotine-Delivery System (ENDS) products, also known as ecigarettes or vapes, are being transitioned to the Rhode Island Division of Taxation. For more information, please see the Division’s Notice and/or visit the ENDS tax webpage.
Estate The Estate Tax is a tax on the transfer of property at death. It consists of an accounting of everything that is owned by, or that the decedent has interests in, at the date of death. The value of the property is based on fair market value and not necessarily what was paid for the property or its value when acquired. For frequently asked questions, filing instructions, and forms, please continue to our Estate Tax webpage.