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By the Numbers

Below is a snapshot of key features of Rhode Island's tax system. (Scroll Down)
State & Local Revenue (FY08)
  • General Revenue, Own-Source (GROS): $6.9 billion
  • General Revenue as a Share of Income: 16.1%
  • Tax Revenue: $4.9 billion
  • Tax Revenue as Share of income: 11.4%
  • Personal Income Tax (Share of Tax Revenue): 22.4% (33 out of 51)
  • Corporate Income Tax (Share of Tax Revenue): 3% (35 out of 51)
  • Sales & Excise Tax (Share of Tax Revenue): 28.6% (38 out of 51)
  • Property Tax (Share of Tax Revenue): 42.3% (2 out of 51)
  • Other Taxes (Share of Tax Revenue): .7% (46 out of 51)
Personal Income Tax Features (2011)
  • Range of Tax Rates: 3.75% - 5.99%
  • Standard Deduction: $7,500 ($15,000 for Married Couples)
  • Personal Exemption: $3,500
  • Dependent Exemption: None
  • Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): 15% Refundable / 25% Nonrefundable
  • Standard deduction and personal exemption phases out for high income levels
Corporate Income Tax Features (2011)
  • Range of Tax Rates: 9.00%
  • Income Level at Which Top Rate Applies: All
  • Combined Reporting: No
  • Apportionment Factor (Payroll): 25%
  • Apportionment Factor (Property): 25%
  • Apportionment Factor (Sales): 50%
  • Apportionment Note: Manufacturers may use specified formula; all other use equally weighted formula
Sales Tax Features (2011)
  • State Sales Tax Rate: 7.00%
  • Average Local Sales Tax Rate: N/A
  • Average Combined State & Local Sales Tax Rate: 7.00%
  • State Sales Tax Treatment of Groceries: Exempt
  • Local Sales Tax Treatment of Groceries: N/A
  • Number of Services Taxed: 29 out of 168 surveyed
  • Streamlined Sales Tax Membership: Full
  • "Amazon law" in effect
Property Tax Features (2011)
  • Provides a local option circuit breaker.
  • Levies a car tax with a large exemption.
Other Tax & Revenue Features (2011)
  • Gasoline Tax Rate (per gallon): $0.33
  • Diesel Tax Rate (per gallon): $0.33
  • Cigarette Tax Rate (per pack): $3.46
  • Estate or Inheritance Tax: Yes
  • Net Lottery Sales Per Capita: $1,441
Tax Policy Oversight
  • Tax Expenditure Report: Yes
  • Tax Incidence Analysis Capability: Personal income tax only

Last Updated August 25, 2011

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