Rhode Island State Tax Forms

Rhode Island residents, nonresidents, and part-year residents must file a state personal income tax return if they meet the state’s filing requirements.

The Rhode Island Division of Taxation administers state income taxes and provides all official forms, schedules, and instructions through its website.

Primary Rhode Island Income Tax Returns

Rhode Island uses different forms depending on residency status:

• Form RI-1040 – Resident Individual Income Tax Return
  Used by full-year Rhode Island residents to report all income earned during the tax year.
• Form RI-1040NR – Nonresident and Part-Year Resident Income Tax Return
  Required for individuals who lived in Rhode Island for only part of the year or earned Rhode Island-sourced income while living in another state.

Both forms calculate tax starting with federal adjusted gross income (AGI) and apply Rhode Island-specific modifications, credits, and taxes.

Commonly Used Rhode Island Tax Forms

In addition to the main income tax returns, many taxpayers may need one or more of the following supporting forms:

• Form RI-1040H – Property Tax Relief Claim
  Used primarily by eligible seniors and low-income taxpayers to claim relief for property taxes or rent paid. In some cases, this form can be filed separately from the main income tax return.
• Form RI-1040V – Return Payment Voucher
  Used when submitting a paper check or money order with a paper-filed return. This form is generally not required for electronic filers.
• Form RI-4868 – Application for Automatic Extension
  Grants an automatic extension of time to file (typically six months), but does not extend the deadline to pay any tax owed.
• Form RI-1040ES – Estimated Income Tax Vouchers
  Required for individuals who expect to owe more than $250 in Rhode Island tax after withholding and credits, such as self-employed individuals and retirees with investment income.

Key Rhode Island Tax Schedules

Depending on your financial situation, you may need to attach one or more schedules to your return:

• RI Schedule W – Withholding Schedule
  Reports Rhode Island income tax withheld from Forms W-2 and 1099.
• RI Schedule M – Modifications to Federal AGI
  Adjusts federal income for Rhode Island-specific additions and subtractions, such as certain retirement income exclusions.
• RI Schedule CR – Other Credits
  Used to claim various Rhode Island tax credits not reported elsewhere.
• RI Schedule E – Exemption Schedule
  Calculates exemptions for dependents and other qualifying individuals.
• RI Schedule U – Consumer’s Use Tax
  Reports use tax owed on taxable goods purchased without paying Rhode Island sales tax (such as online or out-of-state purchases).
• Form IND-HEALTH – Health Insurance Mandate
  Confirms compliance with Rhode Island’s individual health insurance requirement.

Recommendation: File Electronically (E-File)

Rhode Island encourages electronic filing, and for good reason:

• Faster refunds compared to paper returns
• Built-in error checking reduces mistakes
• Automatic calculations for schedules and credits
• Direct debit or direct deposit payment options
• Immediate confirmation that your return was received

Taxpayers can e-file through:

• IRS-approved commercial tax software
• A professional tax preparer
• Rhode Island’s Free File program, available to qualifying taxpayers at no cost

Electronic filing also eliminates the need for payment vouchers like Form RI-1040V and ensures the most accurate and efficient processing of your return.

Bottom Line

Whether you are a resident, nonresident, or part-year resident, Rhode Island provides a structured set of income tax forms and schedules to match a wide range of tax situations.

Reviewing the required forms carefully—and choosing electronic filing whenever possible—can help ensure faster processing, fewer errors, and greater peace of mind when filing your Rhode Island state tax return.