Rhode IslandTax administrator may require reports of payments to Rhode Island taxpayers
The law lets Rhode Island’s tax administrator require annual reports of certain payments to taxpayers, with filing thresholds tied to federal reporting thresholds.
What it does
The tax administrator may require reports about payments of $100 or more to Rhode Island taxpayers, with filing thresholds consistent with federal information-reporting thresholds.
Argument forUsing federal reporting thresholds could help organizations apply familiar rules when they report payments to Rhode Island taxpayers.
Argument againstOrganizations required to file reports may need to track and report more kinds of payments, adding paperwork for staff.
More detail
The tax administrator may require reports about certain payments to Rhode Island taxpayers. The tax administrator may require reports from people and organizations that control or pay income, including employers, landlords, and public agencies. The reports cover payments or credits of $100 or more, with filing thresholds consistent with applicable federal information-reporting thresholds. Required reports must be filed by February 28 each year.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 2306/23/2026 Signed by Governor Dan McKeeBecame Law
- Jun 1806/18/2026 Transmitted to GovernorTo Governor
- Jun 1106/11/2026 House passed Sub A in concurrencePassed House
- Vote recorded IN CONCURRENCE. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 1006/10/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)Minor
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 1006/10/2026 Senate passed Sub APassed Senate
- Jun 906/09/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)Minor
- Jun 906/09/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub AMinor
- Jun 806/08/2026 Proposed SubstituteMajor
- Jun 706/07/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/09/2026)
- Jun 706/07/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate FinanceIntroduced
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