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
Rhode Island has a progressive income tax with 3 brackets ranging from 3.75% to 5.99%. The state offers its own standard deduction and personal exemptions that differ from federal amounts.
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 - $77,450 | 3.75% |
| $77,450 - $176,050 | 4.75% |
| Over $176,050 | 5.99% |
Sales Tax
Groceries and clothing under $250 are exempt from sales tax. Prescription drugs are exempt.
Rhode Island's top rate of 5.99% is above the national average. Its 7% sales tax rate is among the higher state rates, though clothing and grocery exemptions help moderate the impact.
What is Rhode Island's income tax rate?
Rhode Island has three tax brackets: 3.75% on the first $77,450, 4.75% on income from $77,450 to $176,050, and 5.99% on income over $176,050.
Does Rhode Island tax clothing?
Clothing items under $250 per item are exempt from Rhode Island's 7% sales tax. Items priced at $250 or more are taxable.
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 groceries. Rhode Island has a higher sales tax rate (7% vs 6.35%).