Rhode Island Sales Tax Rate 2026: State and Local Guide
Review Rhode Island state and local sales tax rates, county pages, permit steps, filing links, tax holidays, forms, and official department resources.
Combined Rate
7.000%
Current combined sales tax rate shown for this page.
State Portion
7.000%
Base state sales tax component in the rate breakdown.
Local Portion
0.000%
County, city, and special district tax combined.
Focus
Rate, filing, nexus, and official links
Rhode Island department of revenue resources and lookup references.
State Rate
7.000%
Base state sales tax rate.
Average Combined
0.00%
Average combined state and local rate.
Maximum Local
0.00%
Highest combined local rate shown in current guidance.
County Pages
5
County-level sales tax pages in the current location index.
Official Links
3
Forms, filing tools, lookup pages, and research links.
State Rate Breakdown
Rhode Island state and local sales tax benchmark
Rate Components
State, county, city, and special district sales tax breakdown
| Component | Rate |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island State Sales Tax | 7.000% |
| Combined Sales Tax Rate | 7.000% |
Average Local Rate
0.00%
Average localHighest Local Rate
0.00%
Highest localNexus Threshold
$100,000
Registration triggerCounty Directory
Browse Rhode Island sales tax rates by county
Select a county to open a detailed page with combined tax rates, ZIP code samples, nearby local comparisons, permit steps, exemptions, offices, and official state resources.
Highest rate counties
Lowest rate counties
Bristol
7.000%State 7.000% plus local add-ons.
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Kent
7.000%State 7.000% plus local add-ons.
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Newport
7.000%State 7.000% plus local add-ons.
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Providence
7.000%State 7.000% plus local add-ons.
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Washington
7.000%State 7.000% plus local add-ons.
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Official State Resources
Rhode Island sales tax forms, e-file, lookup, and agency links
Sales Tax Holidays
Rhode Island tax holiday calendar and eligible items
No Sales Tax Holiday in 2025
No Sales Tax Holiday in 2025
Taxability Matrix
Recent Rhode Island taxability updates
RI Taxability Matrix Library of Definitions 2024
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RI Taxability Matrix Library of Definitions 2023.1
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RI Taxability Matrix Library of Definitions 2023
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RI Taxability Matrix Library of Definitions 2022
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RI Taxability Matrix Library of Definitions 2021
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RI Taxability Matrix 2020
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RI Taxability Matrix 2019.01
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RI Taxability Matrix 2019
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RI Taxability Matrix 2018
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RI Taxability Matrix 2017.1
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FAQ
Rhode Island sales tax questions
What is the Rhode Island state sales tax rate?
The current state-level rate shown in our tax rate table is 7.000%. Local county, city, and special district taxes can push the combined rate higher.
How many official sales tax resources are available for Rhode Island?
We currently surface 3 imported official resource links for Rhode Island, including forms, agency research links, e-file portals, registration links, and lookup tools.
Does Rhode Island have economic nexus rules?
Yes. The current state guideline shows a sales threshold of $100,000 and 200 transactions before many remote sellers need to register and collect tax.
Where can I find holidays, forms, and taxability updates for Rhode Island?
This page includes imported sales tax holidays, official state forms, e-file links, research links, and recent taxability matrix updates when those rows exist in the database.