State Tax Guide · Rhode Island · 2026
Rhode Island Income Tax: Complete Employee Guide (2026)
Understand the modeled Rhode Island withholding method, source-backed rates, deductions, and take-home pay examples for employees.
Does Rhode Island have income tax?
Rhode Island levies progressive state income-tax withholding on wages.
Rhode Island tax rates
Sourced progressive single-filer withholding rates range from 3.75% to 5.99%.
Encoded single-filer rates: 3.75%, 4.75%, 5.99%
Official source: https://tax.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur541/files/2025-12/2026%20Withholding%20Tax%20Booklet.pdf
Take-home pay examples
These examples use the calculator engine for a single filer paid biweekly with a standard W-4 and no pre-tax deductions.
| Annual salary | Rhode Island withholding | Net annual | Net biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $1,500 | $32,820 | $1,262.31 |
| $60,000 | $2,250 | $48,140 | $1,851.54 |
| $80,000 | $3,000 | $62,110 | $2,388.85 |
| $100,000 | $3,930 | $75,251 | $2,894.25 |
| $150,000 | $6,305 | $107,487 | $4,134.10 |
How to reduce Rhode Island tax withholding
Traditional 401(k) contributions and HSA contributions are available as modeled pre-tax inputs in the calculator. State-specific HSA conformity is not encoded as a dedicated data field, so check current Rhode Island guidance or consult a qualified tax professional before relying on HSA treatment.
The encoded default withholding method does not include a separate single-filer standard-deduction field.
Key differences from federal withholding
Federal income-tax withholding is calculated separately using IRS Publication 15-T. Rhode Island withholding follows the encoded state method described above, with its own rates, deductions, and documented limitations. Local wage taxes, where supported, are separate from the state amount.
Rhode Island salary after taxes
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Calculate your Rhode Island take-home →Frequently Asked Questions
Does Rhode Island have an income tax?
Rhode Island levies progressive state income-tax withholding on wages.
What is the Rhode Island income tax rate for 2026?
Rhode Island uses sourced progressive single-filer rates ranging from 3.75% to 5.99% for the modeled withholding path.
How much Rhode Island tax on $75,000?
For the modeled default single-filer path, estimated Rhode Island withholding on a $75,000 salary is $2,813 per year, or $108.17 per biweekly paycheck.
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