Rhode Island Sales Tax Rate Table
Rhode Island statewide sales tax rate: 7.00%. There are no local sales taxes in Rhode Island, so 7.00% applies statewide. Rhode Island’s sales tax is administered by the Rhode Island Division of Taxation.
Rates reviewed August 2026. State rates reflect statutory rates in effect as of July 1, 2026. Local rates change frequently — always confirm the rate for the exact delivery address before you file.
Rhode Island Sales Tax Rates at a Glance
| Statewide sales tax rate | 7.00% |
|---|---|
| Local sales taxes | No local sales taxes |
| Average local rate | None |
| Average combined rate | 7.00% |
| Administered by | Rhode Island Division of Taxation |
| Registration document | Rhode Island Sales Tax Permit |
| Rate data reviewed | August 2026 |
How Local Sales Tax Works in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has no local sales tax at all, so the 7% state rate is the rate at every address in the state. Separate higher rates apply to a small number of categories, including prepared meals and beverages and short-term lodging, which carry their own additional levies.
Which Rhode Island Rate Should You Charge?
With one statewide rate there are no local rates to source. What matters is whether the item falls into one of the special-rate categories rather than where the buyer is located.
What Rhode Island Taxes — and What It Doesn’t
Groceries for home consumption, prescription drugs and clothing under a per-item threshold are exempt — tax applies only to the portion of a garment’s price above the threshold. Most services are untaxed.
Look Up an Exact Rhode Island Sales Tax Rate
Publishing a fixed list of every Rhode Island city and county rate would be out of date within weeks, so we do not reproduce one here. The Division of Taxation publishes the statewide rate along with the meals and beverage tax and hotel tax rates that sit on top of it. Open the official Rhode Island Division of Taxation website at tax.ri.gov and use its rate lookup for the exact delivery address.
Registering to Collect Sales Tax in Rhode Island
Before you can legally charge Rhode Island sales tax you need to be registered with the Rhode Island Division of Taxation and hold a Rhode Island Sales Tax Permit. Our sales tax application service files the paperwork for you. See the Rhode Island sales tax application page for what Rhode Island asks for.
Ready to register in Rhode Island? Apply for your Rhode Island sales tax permit online – it only takes a few minutes.
Rhode Island Sales Tax Rate FAQs
What is the sales tax rate in Rhode Island?
The Rhode Island statewide rate is 7.00%. No local sales taxes apply, so 7.00% is the rate everywhere in the state.
Do I need a permit before I collect sales tax in Rhode Island?
Yes. Collecting sales tax without a valid Rhode Island Sales Tax Permit is not permitted in Rhode Island. Register first, then start charging tax. You can apply for your Rhode Island sales tax permit here.
Do remote and online sellers have to collect Rhode Island sales tax?
Generally yes, once you cross Rhode Island’s economic nexus threshold or have a physical presence in the state. Marketplace facilitators such as Amazon and Etsy usually collect on their own sales, but sales through your own website normally remain your responsibility. See our sales tax registration overview for how nexus works.
How often do Rhode Island sales tax rates change?
The statewide rate changes rarely and there are no local rates to track. Confirm the current rate with the Rhode Island Division of Taxation before filing a return.
Sales Tax Rates in Other States
Compare every state on our state sales and use tax rate hub, or check a neighbouring state:
- Massachusetts sales tax rate table
- Connecticut sales tax rate table
- New York sales tax rate table
- New Hampshire sales tax rate table
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