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This bill aligns Rhode Island's income reporting thresholds with federal tax code thresholds, removing the previous $100 minimum.

71 Yea0 Nay4 Not votingPopulation
affected35Income

Tuesday, May 5, 20261 bill

S3250

This bill lets the state share uninsured taxpayers' contact info with the health exchange to offer insurance enrollment options.

Taxation - City of Providence: Transfer of Portion of State Income Taxes of New Employees of Not-for-Profit Health Care Institutions and Educational Institutions

Monday, April 20, 20261 bill

S3227

The state will give Providence 25% of the state income taxes collected from new employees at local non-profits.

Friday, April 10, 20261 bill

H8438

This bill lowers state income taxes by exempting qualified tips, overtime pay, and up to $50,000 in retirement income.

Taxation - Wealth Proceeds Tax

Friday, March 27, 20261 bill

S3154

This bill creates a new 4% state tax on the investment income of individuals, estates, and trusts starting in 2027.

Friday, March 20, 20261 bill

S3129

This bill increases the state income tax exemption for retiree pensions to $50,000 starting in 2025.

Population
affected18Income

Thursday, March 5, 20262 bills

S3018

Allows Rhode Island cannabis businesses to deduct standard business expenses from their state income taxes, bypassing federal restrictions.

Population
affected8Income

S3017

This bill exempts qualified tips and overtime pay from Rhode Island state personal income tax.

Wednesday, March 4, 20261 bill

S2823AAmended

Creates a $330 state child tax credit and imposes a new surtax on individuals earning over $1 million annually.

38 Yea0 Nay0 Not votingPopulation
affected45Income

Friday, February 27, 20265 bills

H8200

Taxation - Wealth Proceeds Tax

This bill creates a new 4% state tax on investment income, such as stocks and bonds, for wealthy individuals.

Taxation - Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act

S2640

This bill allows homeowners to create tax-free savings accounts to pay for damages caused by declared disasters like hurricanes.

Population
affected35Income

S2672

This bill lowers Rhode Island personal income tax rates by 10% over five years, starting in 2027.

Population
affected78Income

S2673

This bill cuts income taxes for retirees, licensed cannabis businesses, and residents paying interest on student loans.

H8191

Allows the state to share uninsured taxpayers' contact information with the health exchange for enrollment outreach unless they opt out.

Friday, February 13, 20262 bills

S2539

Phases out taxes on Social Security, increases pension income exemptions, and allows state tax deductions for cannabis businesses.

S2536

Allows licensed cannabis businesses to deduct standard business expenses from their Rhode Island state income taxes, decoupling from federal restrictions.

Thursday, February 12, 20261 bill

H7805

This bill lowers Rhode Island personal income tax rates by ten percent over five years, starting in 2027.

Population
affected85Income

Wednesday, February 11, 20261 bill

H7702

This bill eliminates state taxes on Social Security, increases pension tax exemptions, and allows business deductions for the cannabis industry.

Population
affected32Income

Friday, February 6, 20262 bills

H7595

Taxation - Wealth Tax

Imposes a 1% annual tax on the financial assets of Rhode Island residents exceeding $25 million in value.

Population
affected5Income

H7594

This bill increases the state earned-income tax credit for low-income workers to 16% in 2024 and 30% in 2027.

Population
affected35Income

Wednesday, February 4, 20261 bill

H7504

Taxation - Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act

Creates tax-deductible savings accounts for homeowners to save money specifically for expenses related to declared natural disasters.

Population
affected35Income

Friday, January 30, 20266 bills

S2365AAmended

This bill increases state income tax exemptions for pensions, Social Security benefits, and allows deductions for licensed cannabis businesses.

38 Yea0 Nay0 Not votingPopulation
affected28Income

S2366

Increases tax exemptions for retiree pensions and Social Security, and allows state tax deductions for licensed cannabis business expenses.

Taxation - First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account Act

S2367

Creates tax-deductible savings accounts to help Rhode Island residents save for their first home purchase.

This bill imposes a one percent annual tax on financial assets exceeding $25 million held by Rhode Island residents.

S2361

Taxation - Wealth Tax

Population
affected5Income

S2362

Education - Teachers' Retirement

This bill lowers the funding threshold for pension COLAs, authorizes a 2026 payment, and exempts public pensions from state taxes.

S2364

Starting in 2027, this bill increases the state tax credit for low-income working families to 30% of the federal rate.

Education - Teachers' Retirement

Wednesday, January 28, 20261 bill

H7391

Lowers the funding threshold for public employee retirement COLAs and significantly increases state income tax exemptions for pension income.

Friday, January 23, 20265 bills

S2238

Starting in 2027, this bill adds an extra 3% tax on taxable income earned above $640,000.

Population
affected8Income

S2228

Eliminates state tax on Social Security by 2027, increases pension deductions, and allows tax deductions for cannabis businesses.

S2227

This bill increases tax exemptions for retiree pensions and allows cannabis businesses to deduct standard business expenses.

Population
affected18Income

H7313

Starting in 2027, this bill adds a 3% extra tax on personal income over $640,000.

Population
affected1Income

H7314

Increases retirement tax exemptions, allows cannabis business deductions, and creates a full deduction for student loan interest.

Taxation - City of Providence: Transfer of Portion of State Income Taxes of New Employees of Not-for-Profit Health Care Institutions and Educational Institutions

Wednesday, January 21, 20261 bill

H7239

The state must transfer 25% of income taxes paid by new employees at Providence non-profits back to the City of Providence.

Friday, January 16, 20261 bill

H7162

This bill allows retired government employees to stop paying Rhode Island state income taxes on their public pension payments.

Friday, January 9, 20263 bills

S2021

This bill exempts up to $20,000 of Bitcoin sales per year from Rhode Island state income taxes for 2027.

S2026

Eliminates state tax on Social Security, increases pension tax exemptions, and allows business deductions for cannabis companies.

Population
affected32Income

H7057

This bill phases out state taxes on Social Security, increases pension tax exemptions, and allows cannabis business deductions.