2024 Rhode Island Form 1040

What Is Rhode Island Form RI-1040?

Rhode Island Form RI-1040 is used by full-year residents to file their state income tax return. The purpose of Form RI-1040 is to determine your tax liability for the state of Rhode Island. Nonresident and part-year resident filers will complete Rhode Island Form RI-1040NR instead.

The State of Rhode Island does not have an Easy Form (EZ) or Short Form. Read the General Instructions section of the RI-1040 instructions book to help determine if you should file as a full-year resident, part-year resident, or nonresident for tax year 2024.

Who Must File Rhode Island Form RI-1040?

You must file a Rhode Island tax return if you were required to file a federal income tax return. There is also an income test for those who were not required to file a federal income tax return.

You must file a Rhode Island tax return if your income exceeds the total of your standard deduction plus personal exemptions claimed. For tax year 2024, Single residents must file if their income is more than $15,500 ($10,550 + $4,950). Married residents filing jointly with no dependents must file if their income is more than $31,050 ($21,150 + $9,900).

Even if your income is below the amount specified, you may still want to file a Rhode Island tax return. You may receive a refund for the state tax amount shown on your Rhode Island W-2, for example. You may also be eligible for any Rhode Island earned income credit or other low-income related credits.

Read the Who Must File section of the RI-1040 instructions book to help determine if you should file a state income tax return for tax year 2024.

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Printable Rhode Island Form RI-1040 Instructions

How To Check The Status Of My Rhode Island Tax Return?

To check the status of your Rhode Island income tax refund online, visit the Rhode Island Division of Taxation website and use their Where's My Tax Refund link listed under Online Services. Rhode Island Division of Taxation states that you could receive your RI-1040 tax refund several weeks faster if you efile with the direct deposit option compared to filing paper income tax forms.

To check the status of your Rhode Island income tax refund for 2024 you will need the following information:

• Social Security Number
• Filing type (Single, Married, Head of Household, etc)
• Expected refund amount

The requested information must match what was submitted on your 2024 Rhode Island Form RI-1040. The Rhode Island Division of Taxation refund lookup service can only be used to query the current income tax year 2024. Contact the Rhode Island Division of Taxation service center by phone or mail if you are having trouble using the service or need to discuss a prior year income tax return.

To contact the Rhode Island Division of Taxation service center by phone or email, use the check your refund status link above. Alternatively, read or print the 2024 Rhode Island Form RI-1040 instructions to obtain the proper phone number and mailing address.

Last updated: January 10, 2025

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