Rhode Island Tax & License

Personal Income Tax

Rhode Island imposes a personal income tax according to a graduated tax table that considers taxable income and filing status. Many possible credits and exemptions can affect the state income tax liability. For more information or answers to your questions, contact the state tax division.

Sales & Use Tax

Rhode Island imposes a 7 percent sales tax on retail goods (with the exception of food and clothing) and certain utility services. Use taxes apply to items purchased outside of the state and brought into Rhode Island like catalog or Internet purchases.

Real Estate Conveyance Tax

Interests in real estate valued over $100 are subject to a conveyance tax of $2.00 per $500 of the purchase price of the property, including any liens or encumbrances that remain at the time of sales. Unless otherwise agreed, the tax will be paid by the grantor.

Property & Real Estate Tax

Real estate and personal property taxation falls under the jurisdiction of the city or town governments in Rhode Island. [More]

Pet Licenses

Each municipality in Rhode Island has the right to develop and enforce its own pet regulations, including licensing, specific fees, and vaccination requirements. [More]

Voting Regulations

Any citizen of the United States who is a resident of Rhode Island and a resident of the city or town in which he or she wishes to vote and who will be at least 18 years old on or before the next primary or election may register to vote. [More]

Hunting & Fishing Licenses
Boat Registration Office Providence 235 Promenade Street 401-222-6647 View Website	Fish & Wildlife Headquarters Wakefield 4808 Tower Hill Road 401-789-3094 View Website
Political Organizations
League of Women Voters of Rhode Island East Providence 401-434-6440 View Website	National Democratic Committee Washington, D.C. 202-863-8000 View Website
National Republican Committee Washington, D.C. 202-863-8500 View Website	Rhode Island Democratic Party Pawtucket 401-721-9900 View Website
Rhode Island Republican Party Warwick 401-732-8282 View Website
Quick Links
Democratic National Committee View Website	Republication National Committee View Website
Rhode Island Boating Safety Courses View Website	Rhode Island Pet Shelters View Website
Rhode Island Division Of Taxation
E-filing of Income Tax 401-222-4091	Electronic Fund Transfers 401-222-6282
Estate Tax Information 401-222-3057	Excise Tax Information 401-222-2950
General Information 401-222-3050 View Website	Real Estate Conveyance Tax Interests in real estate valued over $100 are subject to a conveyance tax of $2.00 per $500 of the purchase price of the property, including any liens or encumbrances that remain at the time of sales. Unless otherwise agreed, the tax will be paid by the grantor.
Taxpayer Assistance 501-222-1040