Rhode Island Income Tax Calculator
Estimate your Rhode Island income tax burden
Updated for 2023 tax year on Jul 18, 2023
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Rhode Island state taxes
Quick Rhode Island tax facts
- State income tax: 3.75% to 5.99%
- State payroll tax: 1.3%
- State sales tax: 7%
- Property tax: 1.53%
- Gas tax: 34 cents per gallon
- Tobacco tax: $4.25 per pack of cigarettes
- Insurance premium tax: 2%
From Wikipedia
Rhode Island income taxes
Rhode Island’s state income tax employs a progressive structure with three brackets, from 3.75% to 5.99%.
There is a state-level payroll tax for Disability Insurance (SDI) of 1.3% up to $74,000 taxable wage. Additionally, while there is no local income tax in Rhode Island, residents must pay state and federal income taxes.
Rhode Island follows federal rules for standard deductions and personal exemptions.
Calculate your income tax in Rhode Island
Calculating your Rhode Island state income tax is similar to the steps we listed on our Federal income tax calculator:
- Determine your filing status
- Work out your adjusted gross income [Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income]
- Calculate your state taxable income [Adjusted gross income − (Standard/Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = State taxable income]
- Figure out your state/local tax liability [State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability]
- Deduce your state payroll tax liability [Gross income × State payroll tax rate = State payroll tax liability]
- Add up all state and local taxes [State tax liability + State payroll tax liability = Total state income taxes]
State payroll tax
| Tax year | Tax name | Percent of taxable wage | Up to taxable wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | State Disability Insurance (SDI) | 1.1% | $84,000 |
| 2022 | 1.1% | $81,500 | |
| 2021 | 1.3% | $74,000 | |
| 2020 | 1.3% | $72,300 |
State income tax brackets
Each filer type has different progressive tax rates. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 - $73,450 | 3.75% |
| $73,450 - $166,950 | 4.75% | ||
| $166,950+ | 5.99% | ||
| 2022 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 – $68,200 | 3.75% |
| $68,200 – $155,050 | 4.75% | ||
| $155,050+ | 5.99% | ||
| 2021 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 – $66,200 | 3.75% |
| $66,200 – $150,550 | 4.75% | ||
| $150,550+ | 5.99% | ||
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 – $65,250 | 3.75% |
| $65,250 - $148,350 | 4.75% | ||
| $148,350+ | 5.99% |
State standard deduction
| Tax year | Filing status | Standard deduction amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$10,000 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $20,050 | |
| Head of Household | $15,050 | |
| 2022 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$9,300 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $18,600 | |
| Head of Household | $13,950 | |
| 2021 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$9,050 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $18,100 | |
| Head of Household | $13,550 | |
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$8,750 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $17,500 | |
| Head of Household | $13,100 |
State exemptions
There is state-level exemptions for all type of filers and dependents. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Personal exemption amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$4,700 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $9,400 | |
| Dependent(s) | $4,700 | |
| 2022 | Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$4,350 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $8,700 | |
| Dependent(s) | $4,350 | |
| 2021 | Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$4,250 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $8,500 | |
| Dependent(s) | $4,250 | |
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$4,100 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $8,200 | |
| Dependent(s) | $4,100 |
Rhode Island sales tax
Rhode Island’s state sales tax rate is a straightforward 7%, applicable to most goods and services, though certain items like prescription drugs and some clothing items are exempt.
Rhode Island property tax
In the realm of property tax, Rhode Island levies one of the highest in the nation. The median property tax rate stands at 1.53% of a home’s assessed value.
Rhode Island capital gains tax
Capital gains in Rhode Island are treated as regular income and taxed at the corresponding income tax rates.
Rhode Island gas tax
Motorists in Rhode Island are subject to a state gas tax of 34 cents per gallon.
Rhode Island tobacco tax
Rhode Island imposes a hefty tax of $4.25 per pack of 20 cigarettes.
Rhode Island insurance tax
Insurance companies in Rhode Island are subject to a 2% tax on net premiums written in the state.
FAQs
How do I calculate my Rhode Island income tax?
Calculate your Rhode Island state income tax with the following six steps.
- Determine your filing status
- Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income
- Adjusted gross income − (Standard/Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = State taxable income
- State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability
- Gross income × State payroll tax rate = State payroll tax liability
- State tax liability + State payroll tax liability = Total state income tax
How much is $64000 a year after taxes in Rhode Island?
The total income tax is $13,085.25 for a single filer in Rhode Island. The after-tax income is $50,914.75.