How much is Rhode Island income tax?
Rhode Island income tax at 3 levels of Rhode Island taxable income — what is left after Rhode Island's own deductions and exemptions. Local income taxes are not included.
| Taxable income | Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $1,8753.8% effective · 3.75% marginal | $1,8753.8% effective · 3.75% marginal |
| $100,000 | $4,0164.0% effective · 4.75% marginal | $4,0164.0% effective · 4.75% marginal |
| $250,000 | $12,1704.9% effective · 5.99% marginal | $12,1704.9% effective · 5.99% marginal |
What are Rhode Island's income tax brackets for 2026?
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $73,450 | 3.75% |
| Over $73,450 up to $166,950 | 4.75% |
| Over $166,950 | 5.99% |
Rhode Island has not published its 2026 rate schedule yet, so these are the 2025 rates and brackets — the newest Rhode Island has issued.
Rhode Island uses one schedule for every filing status, so a married couple's brackets are not doubled.
Source: RI Division of Taxation — Tax Rate Schedule, checked September 10, 2026.
Can you deduct Rhode Island income tax on your federal return?
The federal deduction for state and local taxes (SALT) is capped at $40,400 for 2026 — $20,200 if married filing separately — and the cap shrinks toward $10,000 once modified AGI passes $505,000. A single filer with $250,000 of Rhode Island taxable income owes about $12,170 in Rhode Island income tax — 30% of that cap before any property tax.
SALT cap workaroundsDoes Rhode Island have a pass-through entity tax (PTET)?
Yes. A partnership or S corporation can elect to pay Rhode Island income tax at the entity level. The business deducts it federally, so that state tax is not limited by the SALT cap, and the owners claim a Rhode Island credit or exclusion for it. Deductsy's plan treats March 15 as the Rhode Island election or first-payment deadline; it is approximate, so confirm it with Rhode Island before relying on it.
PTET savings calculatorAre HSA contributions deductible in Rhode Island?
Yes. Rhode Island follows the federal treatment, so an HSA contribution — up to $4,400 with self-only coverage or $8,750 with family coverage for 2026 — lowers Rhode Island taxable income as well as federal.
Does Rhode Island give a tax break for 529 plan contributions?
Yes. Rhode Island lets you deduct up to $500 a year of contributions to Rhode Island's own 529 plan ($1,000 on a joint return). Income limits, per-beneficiary caps and carryforwards differ by state, so check the plan's rules.
529 plan tax savings calculatorDoes Rhode Island take a disability or paid-leave tax out of paychecks?
Yes. Rhode Island employees pay RI TDI through payroll: 1.2% of wages for 2026, on wages up to $89,200. It comes out on top of federal payroll taxes and Rhode Island income tax withholding.
What is the property tax rate in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island's average effective property tax rate is 1.21% — the 15th highest of 51 jurisdictions and 1.3 times the national average of 0.9%. That is about $1,210 a year for every $100,000 of home value; the rate varies widely by county and school district.
Itemize or take the standard deduction?How much does an LLC cost to keep in Rhode Island each year?
Deductsy budgets about $50 a year for a Rhode Island LLC — the annual report fee or minimum franchise tax, with a fee due every two years counted at half. Fees change, so confirm with Rhode Island's business filing office.
Rhode Island S-corp tax calculatorHow do Rhode Island taxes compare with neighboring states?
| State | Top income tax rate | Income tax on $100,000 (single) | Property tax (avg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 5.99% | $4,016 | 1.21% |
| Connecticut | 6.99% | $4,975 | 1.81% |
| Massachusetts | 9% | $5,000 | 1.07% |
On $100,000 of taxable income a single filer's Rhode Island income tax is $4,016 — more than in none of the 2 neighboring states. The lowest is Connecticut at $4,975; the highest is Massachusetts at $5,000. Rhode Island's average property tax rate is higher than in 1 of 2.
Income tax is each state's own tax on the same state taxable income; local income taxes are not included.
Tax moves that matter most for Rhode Island
If you own an S corporation, partnership or multi-member LLC, Rhode Island's PTET election moves the Rhode Island income tax on that profit to the business, where it is deductible federally and outside the SALT cap.
That is the 15th highest of 51 and 1.3 times the national average, so property tax does much of the work of filling the SALT cap. Bunching two years of property tax into one can push itemized deductions past the standard deduction in alternate years.
An S-corp election can cut self-employment tax once profit is large enough to pay yourself a reasonable salary and still cover payroll and filing costs. The Rhode Island calculator adds Rhode Island's own entity fees and taxes to that breakeven.
With 1099 income, a Solo 401(k) can take up to $72,000 a year (2026) — usually more than a SEP-IRA at the same income. Contributions lower both federal and Rhode Island income tax.
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