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.
Audit The goal of our audit team is to assess and collect all taxes that the General Assembly placed under the control of the Tax Administrator in the most efficient and cost-effective manner and to foster voluntary compliance with the tax laws by instilling public confidence through professional, impartial, and ethical conduct. We know that tax compliance can be stressful and will work with you to make sure a fair audit is conducted and you are kept informed each step of the way. Audit Programs Some of the programs administered by the Audit Section include: Tax Field and Desk Audits Tax Exemption Certificates Farm Exemption (found on our Audit Forms page) Artist Exemption (found on our Audit Forms page) Sales Tax Exempt Organization Non-Resident Contractors Certificate of No Tax Due Voluntary Disclosure Program Managed Audit Program State Employee Compliance Program Forms Please see the Audit Forms webpage for applicable forms. Resources Printable trifold version of the Recordkeeping Requirements What to Expect during an Audit Contact Us Audit and Investigation Section Email: Tax.Audit@tax.ri.gov Phone: 401.574.8962 Fax: 401.574.8916