ALERT: Scam Calls Rhode Island taxpayers are being targeting by spam/scam phone calls claiming to be from the Rhode Island 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.
NEW: Licensing and enforcement of ENDS products Licensing and enforcement of Electronic Nicotine-Delivery System (ENDS) products, also known as ecigarettes or vapes, are being transitioned to the Rhode Island Division of Taxation. For more information, please see the Division’s Notice and/or visit the ENDS tax webpage.
Tax Compliance Day Tax Compliance Day is an event hosted periodically by the Division of Taxation to give taxpayers an opportunity to seek resolution for your complex Rhode Island and/or federal tax issues in easily accessible locations and at convenient times.Tax Compliance Day events are intended to help taxpayers access representatives from the IRS, the RI Division of Taxation, and other state and federal agencies, all in the same location at the same time. To receive advance notification of future Tax Compliance Day events, subscribe to our e-news list. Registration: Registration information will be announced in advance of the next Tax Compliance Day Registrations for Tax Compliance Day events are free. Registrations are strongly encouraged to ensure the best service. Walk-ins are welcomed. Examples of services provided at Tax Compliance Days: RI Division of Taxation Tax status updates Balance resolutions including Payment Plans and Offer in Compromise considerations License and Registration clearances IRS Collections Assistance Account inquiries IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) Wage and income transcript for VITA to prepare returns On-site resolution to IRS account issues and if unable to resolve on the spot will create a case IRS/VITA Services Free Tax Preparation as far back to 2017 for both the federal and state personal income tax returns E-file TY2022, TY2021 and TY2020 Paper file for TY2019, TY2018 and TY2017 RI Department of State's Division of Business Services Notarial services Entity status checks General filing and maintenance information State-level licensing information Reinstatement (entity specific filing requirements and/or filing assistance) Dissolution (entity specific filing requirements and/or filing assistance) You do not need to wait for the next Tax Compliance Day to resolve your tax-related issues. If you have a Rhode Island tax filing question, please see our Contact Us page to contact the appropriate Tax Section.If you have an IRS question, contact the IRS Providence Taxpayer Assistance Center at (401) 525-4282.If you need tax preparation, get in person assistance at a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site near you, or use Free File to file your taxes online for free. To receive advance notification of future Tax Compliance Day events, subscribe to our e-news list. Past event dates: January 10, 2024, at Rhode Island College, Providence, RI April 8, 2024, at the RI Department of Labor and Training, Cranston, RI. Contact Us Taxpayer Experience Office Email: Taxpayer.Experience@tax.ri.gov