NEW Sales Tax Form - RI-STR NEW SALES TAX FORM: Starting with the return for the period ending January 2023 [filed in February 2023], monthly and quarterly Sales and Use Tax filers will begin using the RI Division of Taxation's new sales form - Form RI-STR. Click for Form RI-STR, the form instructions and the Advisory issued regarding the new form. Forms STM and STQ are to be used only for periods ending on or before December 31, 2022. For guidance on completing and filing Form RI-STR, click here.
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