Rhode IslandRhode Island tax officials may require yearly income payment reports
The law lets Rhode Island’s tax administrator require yearly reports about certain income payments, with filing thresholds tied to applicable federal rules.
What it does
Rhode Island’s tax administrator may require yearly reports about payments or credits of $100 or more to state income taxpayers, subject to applicable federal filing thresholds.
Argument forUsing filing thresholds tied to federal rules could help tax officials compare reports about income paid to Rhode Island taxpayers.
Argument againstEmployers, payers, and public offices may face extra paperwork when the tax administrator requires reports about payments or credits.
More detail
The tax administrator may require yearly reports about certain payments or credits to Rhode Island personal income taxpayers. The reports may be required from people or organizations that control, receive, hold, dispose of, or pay reportable income, including employers and public offices. The reports must follow applicable federal thresholds for information filings. Reports are due on or before February 28 each year and cover payments or credits made during the prior calendar year.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- 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 Senate passed Sub A in concurrencePassed Senate
- Jun 1006/10/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)Minor
- Vote recorded PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 1006/10/2026 House passed Sub APassed House
- Jun 906/09/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)Minor
- Jun 906/09/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub AMinor
- Jun 706/07/2026 Proposed SubstituteMajor
- Jun 706/07/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
- Jun 206/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMinor
- May 3105/31/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/02/2026)
- May 2905/29/2026 Introduced, referred to House FinanceIntroduced
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