Rhode Island Tax Calculators.
Tax year 2026 income tax rates, brackets, and sales tax for Rhode Island. Returns for tax year 2026 are generally filed in 2027; source links and last-verified dates are shown below.Tax year 2026 means income earned during calendar year 2026; those returns are generally filed in 2027. State and local sales tax rates can change during the year, so confirm current rules before filing or remitting tax.
Income Tax
This estimate uses the 2026 RI-1040ES schedule and phased standard deduction and exemptions. Enter reviewed modified federal AGI and eligible exemptions. Residency apportionment, retirement modifications and other credits are excluded.
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 ≤ x ≤ $82,050 | 3.75% |
| $82,050 < x ≤ $186,450 | 4.75% |
| $186,450 < x | 5.99% |
Sales Tax
Groceries are exempt. The first $250 per item of qualifying clothing and footwear is exempt; only the excess is subject to sales tax. Prescription drugs are exempt. Combined rates shown are population-weighted July 1, 2026 estimates; actual item and local rates vary.
Rhode Island’s top marginal income-tax rate is 5.99%. Its 7% sales tax rate is among the higher state rates, with exemptions for qualifying food and the first $250 of eligible clothing.
What is Rhode Island's income tax rate?
This estimate uses the 2026 RI-1040ES schedule and phased standard deduction and exemptions. Enter reviewed modified federal AGI and eligible exemptions. Residency apportionment, retirement modifications and other credits are excluded.
Does Rhode Island tax clothing?
The first $250 per item of qualifying clothing and footwear is exempt from Rhode Island sales tax. The 7% tax applies only to the portion above $250. Clothing accessories and certain protective or sports equipment do not qualify.
How does Rhode Island compare to Connecticut?
Rhode Island's top rate (5.99%) is lower than Connecticut's (6.99%), and both states exempt qualifying groceries. Rhode Island has a higher sales tax rate (7% vs 6.35%).
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