Rhode Island Tax Forms 2023
Printable State RI-1040 Form and RI-1040 Instructions
Rhode Island state income tax Form RI-1040 must be postmarked by April 15, 2024 in order to avoid penalties and late fees. Printable Rhode Island state tax forms for the 2023 tax year will be based on income earned between January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
The Rhode Island income tax rate for tax year 2023 is progressive from a low of 3.75% to a high of 5.99%. The state income tax table can be found inside the Rhode Island 1040 instructions booklet. The Rhode Island 1040 instructions and the most commonly filed individual income tax forms are listed below on this page.
Preparation of your Rhode Island income tax forms begins with the completion of your federal tax forms. Several of the Rhode Island state income tax forms require information from your federal income tax return, for example.
If you have not done so already, please begin with your federal Form 1040. Remember that federal tax Form 1040EZ and Form 1040A have been discontinued. Seniors age 65 and older have the option of filing federal Form 1040-SR this year.
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 2023.
Do I have to file a Rhode Island tax return?
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 2023, Single residents must file if their income is more than $14,700 ($10,000 + $4,700). Married residents filing jointly with no dependents must file if their income is more than $29,450 ($20,050 + $9,400).
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 2023.
How to pay estimated taxes in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island Form RI-1040ES is used to pay estimated taxes. If you have taxable income from self-employment, interest, dividends, unemployment compensation, and pensions, you may have to pay estimated tax to the state of Rhode Island.
Download Rhode Island Form RI-1040ES from the list of forms in the table below on this page. The computation worksheet and instructions for Form RI-1040ES can be found inside the PDF file. Pages one and three of the Rhode Island Form RI-1040ES file contains the fillable payment coupons for the 2024 tax year. Open the PDF file, fill in, save, and print the estimated tax payment coupons and worksheet pages that you need for you records. Then, mail the estimated tax payment coupons to the Rhode Island Division of Taxation.
Rhode Island estimated income tax payment due dates are the same as the federal Form 1040-ES payment due dates. For the 2024 tax year, estimated tax payments are due quarterly on the following dates: April 15, 2024; June 15, 2024; September 15, 2024; and Jan 15, 2025.
Where can I get Rhode Island tax forms?
Printable Rhode Island tax forms for 2023 are available for download below on this page. These are the official PDF files published by the Rhode Island Division of Taxation, we do not alter them in any way. The PDF file format allows you to safely print, fill in, and mail in your 2023 Rhode Island tax forms.
To get started, download the forms and instructions files you need to prepare your 2023 Rhode Island income tax return. Then, open Adobe Acrobat Reader on your desktop or laptop computer. Do not attempt to fill in or print these files from your browser.
From Adobe Acrobat Reader use the Ctrl + O shortcut or select File / Open and navigate to your 2023 Rhode Island tax forms. Open the files to read the instructions, and, remember to save any fillable forms periodically while filling them in. Print all Rhode Island state tax forms at 100%, actual size, without any scaling.
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2023 Rhode Island Tax Form Downloads
How do I track my Rhode Island tax refund?
To track 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 track the status of your Rhode Island income tax refund for 2023 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 2023 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 2023. 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 2023 Rhode Island Form RI-1040 instructions to obtain the proper phone number and mailing address.
Last updated: January 2, 2024
References:
- Rhode Island Division of Taxation. State of Rhode Island. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- Personal Income Tax Forms. State of Rhode Island, Rhode Island Division of Taxation. Retrieved January 2, 2024.