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.
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