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Tax & accounting services in Rhode Island

BATS helps individuals and businesses across Rhode Island with tax preparation, tax planning, IRS problems, bookkeeping and payroll, with advisors who know Rhode Island rules.

Rhode Island tax overview

What to know about taxes in Rhode Island

Rhode Island taxes personal income, and state returns are filed with the Rhode Island Division of Taxation. Planning has to account for both federal and Rhode Island rules.

Whether you are filing a personal return, running a growing company or answering a letter from the IRS or the state, we pair you with an advisor who works through Rhode Island returns every season.

Rhode Island at a glance

State tax agency
Rhode Island Division of Taxation
Income tax on wages
Yes
Local income taxes
Not common
Cities with pages
3

Rates and thresholds change every year. Ask your advisor for the figures that apply to you.

Services in Rhode Island

Every BATS service is available in Rhode Island

Tax Preparation & Filing

Accurate federal, state and local returns for individuals, businesses, trusts and nonprofits.

Questions

Rhode Island tax FAQs

10 answers about taxes in Rhode Island.

Do you prepare Rhode Island state tax returns?

Yes. We prepare resident, part-year and nonresident Rhode Island returns and file them with the Rhode Island Division of Taxation, together with your federal return.

When are Rhode Island individual returns due?

Many states follow the federal April 15 deadline, but some set their own dates. We track the Rhode Island Division of Taxation deadlines for you and file extensions when they are needed.

Does Rhode Island have a sales tax?

Yes. Rhode Island charges sales tax, and local rates can add to the state rate. We help Rhode Island businesses register, collect the right rate and file returns with the Rhode Island Division of Taxation.

What payroll registrations does a Rhode Island employer need?

Employers generally register with Rhode Island for unemployment insurance and state income tax withholding, plus any other state payroll programs that apply. We handle the registrations and the ongoing filings.

Do I need to make Rhode Island estimated tax payments?

If you have income without enough withholding, such as self-employment or investment income, Rhode Island generally expects estimated payments during the year, with its own thresholds and due dates. We calculate federal and state payments together.

How are LLCs and corporations taxed in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island applies its own rules to LLCs, S corporations and C corporations, and in some cases charges franchise, gross receipts or minimum taxes regardless of profit. We review how your entity is treated in Rhode Island before you form it or make an election.

I moved into or out of Rhode Island. What do I file?

Usually a part-year return for each state you lived in during the year, with credits so the same income is not taxed twice. Our multi-state filing service handles this.

Can you represent me with the Rhode Island Division of Taxation?

Yes. In addition to IRS matters, we respond to notices and audits from the Rhode Island Division of Taxation when you authorize us to.

Can a Rhode Island business work with BATS remotely?

Yes. We work with Rhode Island businesses through video meetings, secure document upload and cloud accounting software, so there is no need to visit an office.

Which Rhode Island cities do you serve?

We have dedicated pages for Providence, Warwick, Cranston, and we work with clients anywhere in Rhode Island.

Tax help for Rhode Island

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