Rhode Island sales tax codes and rates
Rhode Island's state sales tax rate is 7%; county and city rates come on top and are not included. A Nefin company that sells into Rhode Island gets 6 sales codes, each named after the line of the RI-STR it fills, so the return's figures add up as you invoice. Purchases you owe use tax on go under RI-UTW3, and Nefin works out the use tax due.
Rhode Island codes from the RI-STR
Each code is “RI-” plus the line it fills on the RI-STR. Rates are the state rate only; add local rates in Settings, VAT rates, where you collect them.
| Code | What it covers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| RI-4 | RI taxable sales 7% (RI-STR Line 4) | 7% |
| RI-2a | RI sales for resale (RI-STR Line 2a) | 0% |
| RI-2b | RI interstate sales (RI-STR Line 2b) | 0% |
| RI-2c | RI non-taxable sales and services (RI-STR Line 2c) | 0% |
| RI-2d | RI sales to exempt organizations (RI-STR Line 2d) | 0% |
| RI-2e | RI other deductions (RI-STR Line 2e) | 0% |
| Code | What it covers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| RI-UTW3 | RI purchases subject to use tax (RI-STR Use Tax Worksheet Line 3) | 0% |
Rhode Island in the tax books
Nefin’s sales tax book has one row per invoice and one column per RI-STR line; these are the Rhode Island columns and the totals worked out from them.
Sales Tax Book
Rhode Island - RI-STR
- [RI-4]Taxable sales (Line 4)
- [RI-2a]Resale (Line 2a)
- [RI-2b]Interstate sales (Line 2b)
- [RI-2c]Non-taxable sales and services (Line 2c)
- [RI-2d]Exempt organizations (Line 2d)
- [RI-2e]Other (Line 2e)
Totals Nefin calculates
- [RI-1] Gross sales (Line 1)Sum of the net amounts in [RI-4] + [RI-2a] + [RI-2b] + [RI-2c] + [RI-2d] + [RI-2e]
- [RI-5] Sales tax due 7% (Line 5)Net amount × 7%, from [RI-4]
Use Tax Book
Rhode Island - RI-STR
- [RI-UTW3]Purchases subject to use tax (Worksheet Line 3)
Totals Nefin calculates
- [RI-6] Use tax due 7% (Worksheet Line 4; enter this tax amount on RI-STR Line 6)Net amount × 7%, from [RI-UTW3]
Frequently asked questions
What is the Rhode Island sales tax rate?
The state rate is 7%. Counties, cities and districts may add local rates, which vary by address and are not part of these codes.
Which Rhode Island sales tax codes does Nefin set up?
6 sales codes from the RI-STR, for example RI-4 (RI taxable sales 7% (RI-STR Line 4)), RI-2a (RI sales for resale (RI-STR Line 2a)), RI-2b (RI interstate sales (RI-STR Line 2b)).
How does Nefin handle Rhode Island use tax?
Book a purchase on which the vendor charged no Rhode Island tax under RI-UTW3 (RI purchases subject to use tax (RI-STR Use Tax Worksheet Line 3)). The bill stays at the price you paid, and the use tax book works out the tax you owe at 7%.
Are these Rhode Island codes official?
They are a starting point. Each code follows a line of the RI-STR, but check them against your return before you file, and edit them in Settings, VAT rates.