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.
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