Rhode Island Income Tax Calculator

Summary

Enter your salary into the calculator above to find out how taxes in Rhode Island, USA affect your income. You'll then get your estimated take home pay, a detailed breakdown of your potential tax liability, and a quick summary down here so you can have a better idea of what to expect when planning your budget.

If you make 0 a year living in Rhode Island, USA, we estimate that you'll be taxed 0. In almost all cases, your employer will automatically withhold this amount from your paychecks and thus your take home pay should be around 0 per year or 0 per month. Lastly, your average tax rate ends up being around 0 %. Note that this estimate is based only on the most common standard deductions and credits, if any. If you are eligible for additional deductions and credits, your taxes may be lower.

Special Notes

• If a state has zero income tax, this usually means they find creative ways to tax you in other ways in order to compensate. For example, this could potentially be through higher property taxes, higher sales taxes, fewer state services, fewer state benefits, etc. Obviously, each state will be different and this may not be the case in every state.

The state of Rhode Island

While it's not entirely clear where Rhode Island gets its name from, we do know that Providence, which would become the state's capital, was founded by Roger Williams and a group of religious followers after being kicked out of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. One principle central to the beliefs of Roger Williams was the liberty of conscience which was also ultimately a part of the founding of the United States as well.

Rhode Island is one of the 13 original states and joined the Union in 1790 as the last of the 13. It's also the smallest state by area in the United States. Despite its small size, Rhode Island is an important state in the industrial sector.

Situated amidst the Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island has easy access to the Atlantic Ocean and lands beyond. During the summer months, tourists come to coastal resorts in Rhode Island to enjoy water sports which include fishing and boating. There is also the Newport Music Festival that takes place in the period between late July and early August every year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the income tax rate in Rhode Island?

The state income tax rate in Rhode Island is progressive and ranges from 3.75% to 5.99% while federal income tax rates range from 10% to 37% depending on your income. This income tax calculator can help estimate your average income tax rate and your salary after tax.

How many income tax brackets are there in Rhode Island?

The state income tax system in Rhode Island has 3 different tax brackets. For more details, check out our detail section.

Rhode Island Income Tax Brackets and Other Information

The state income tax system in Rhode Island is a progressive tax system. This means that your income is split into multiple brackets where lower brackets are taxed at lower rates and higher brackets are taxed at higher rates. The tax brackets are the same regardless of your filing status and tax rates range from 3.75% to 5.99%.

Both a state standard deduction and a personal exemption exist and vary depending on your filing status and income. These are phased out for high income earners. In other words, those with incomes over a certain amount do not qualify for these deductions.

Aside from state income tax, Rhode Island also includes disability insurance tax as well.

For sales tax, please visit our Rhode Island Sales Tax Rates and Calculator page.

Sources:

• Rhode Island Divison of Taxation
• Internal Revenue Service
• United States Social Security Administration
• Official U.S. government site for Medicare

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Income Tax Calculator Disclaimer

• Tax situations vary widely and calculations can get very complex. This income tax calculator only provides an estimate according to the most common scenarios for salary (standard employment income) that comes from an employer. If you are self-employed, your taxes might differ.
• There may be additional deductions, credits, exemptions, allowances, reliefs, etc depending on many factors. Some factors are about your family such as the number of dependents, children, relatives, parents, etc. Other factors may include mortgage payments, property depreciation, charitible donations, additional voluntary retirement contributions, etc. Whether or not you are handicapped and/or disabled may also sometimes be an additional factor.
• Depending on region and jurisdiction, salary bonuses may be treated and taxed differently from standard salary. Additionally, some cities may have city specific income tax.
• This income tax calculator only estimates income tax. It does not consider other taxes like property tax, self-employment tax, capital gains tax, dividend tax, etc.
• Income tax calculators from other sites may show slightly different numbers due to different deductions/credits being included or they are based on data from a different year.
• Investomatica is not a tax advisor. While we try our best to stay up to date with changes in tax codes, we make no guarantee our income tax calculator will always be accurate. Generally, we review changes once a year. If you notice a major miscalculation or error with our income tax calculator (most likely caused by a typo somewhere), feel free to direct message us on twitter and let us know. However, if you have specific tax questions, please consult a licensed tax professional.