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
All Rhode Island sales tax permit holders who sell wireline or wireless telecommunication services.
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
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