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.
Telecom / E-911 Fee A monthly E-911 surcharge is imposed on each residence and business telephone line and any sort of wireless instrument. Frequently Asked Questions Who must file and pay the Telecom/E-911 fee? All Rhode Island sales tax permit holders who sell wireline or wireless telecommunication services. What are the Telecom/E-911 fee rates? For wireline customers the rate is dollar and twenty-six cents ($1.26) a month For wireless customers the rate is dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) a month How often must the Telecom/E-911 fee be filed / paid? Return is due the last day of the following month. Resources Statute: R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21.1 Regulation: RI Regulation 270-RICR-20-00-1 Forms Please see the Sales & Excise Tax Forms webpage for applicable forms. Contact Us Excise Tax Section Email: Tax.Excise@tax.ri.gov Telephone: 401.574.8955 Fax: 401.574.8914