R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-30-2.6 (2026)
(c) For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2001, if a taxpayer has an alternative minimum tax for federal tax purposes, the taxpayer shall determine if he or she has a Rhode Island alternative minimum tax. The Rhode Island alternative minimum tax shall be computed by multiplying the federal tentative minimum tax without allowing for the increased exemptions under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 (as redetermined on federal form 6251 Alternative Minimum Tax-Individuals) by twenty-five and one-half percent (25.5%) for tax year 2001, and twenty-five percent (25%) for tax year 2002 and thereafter, and comparing the product to the Rhode Island tax as computed otherwise under this section. The excess shall be the taxpayer’s Rhode Island alternative minimum tax.
(2) For the period January 1, 2007, through December 31, 2007, and thereafter, Rhode Island taxable income shall be determined by deducting from federal adjusted gross income as defined in 26 U.S.C. § 62 as modified by the modifications in § 44-30-12 the Rhode Island itemized-deduction amount and the Rhode Island exemption amount as determined in this section.
(A) Tax imposed.
(1) There is hereby imposed on the taxable income of married individuals filing joint returns and surviving spouses a tax determined in accordance with the following table:
| If taxable income is: | The tax is: |
|---|---|
| Not over $53,150 | 3.75% of taxable income |
| Over $53,150 but not over $128,500 | $1,993.13 plus 7.00% of the |
| excess over $53,150 | |
| Over $128,500 but not over $195,850 | $7,267.63 plus 7.75% of the |
| excess over $128,500 | |
| Over $195,850 but not over $349,700 | $12,487.25 plus 9.00% of the |
| excess over $195,850 | |
| Over $349,700 | $26,333.75 plus 9.90% of the |
| excess over $349,700 |
(2) There is hereby imposed on the taxable income of every head of household a tax determined in accordance with the following table:
| If taxable income is: | The tax is: |
| Not over $42,650 | 3.75% of taxable income |
| Over $42,650 but not over $110,100 | $1,599.38 plus 7.00% of the |
| excess over $42,650 | |
| Over $110,100 but not over $178,350 | $6,320.88 plus 7.75% of the |
| excess over $110,100 | |
| Over $178,350 but not over $349,700 | $11,610.25 plus 9.00% of the |
| excess over $178,350 | |
| Over $349,700 | $27,031.75 plus 9.90% of the |
| excess over $349,700 |
(3) There is hereby imposed on the taxable income of unmarried individuals (other than surviving spouses and heads of households) a tax determined in accordance with the following table:
| If taxable income is: | The tax is: |
| Not over $31,850 | 3.75% of taxable income |
| Over $31,850 but not over $77,100 | $1,194.38 plus 7.00% of the |
| excess over $31,850 | |
| Over $77,100 but not over $160,850 | $4,361.88 plus 7.75% of the |
| excess over $77,100 | |
| Over $160,850 but not over $349,700 | $10,852.50 plus 9.00% of the |
| excess over $160,850 | |
| Over $349,700 | $27,849.00 plus 9.90% of the |
| excess over $349,700 |
(4) There is hereby imposed on the taxable income of married individuals filing separate returns and bankruptcy estates a tax determined in accordance with the following table:
| If taxable income is: | The tax is: |
| Not over $26,575 | 3.75% of taxable income |
| Over $26,575 but not over $64,250 | $996.56 plus 7.00% of the |
| excess over $26,575 | |
| Over $64,250 but not over $97,925 | $3,633.81 plus 7.75% of the |
| excess over $64,250 | |
| Over $97,925 but not over $174,850 | $6,243.63 plus 9.00% of the |
| excess over $97,925 | |
| Over $174,850 | $13,166.88 plus 9.90% of the |
| excess over $174,850 |
(5) There is hereby imposed a taxable income of an estate or trust a tax determined in accordance with the following table:
| If taxable income is: | The tax is: |
| Not over $2,150 | 3.75% of taxable income |
| Over $2,150 but not over $5,000 | $80.63 plus 7.00% of the |
| excess over $2,150 | |
| Over $5,000 but not over $7,650 | $280.13 plus 7.75% of the |
| excess over $5,000 | |
| Over $7,650 but not over $10,450 | $485.50 plus 9.00% of the |
| excess over $7,650 | |
| Over $10,450 | $737.50 plus 9.90% of the |
| excess over $10,450 |
(6) Adjustments for inflation.
The dollars amount contained in paragraph (A) shall be increased by an amount equal to:
(B) Maximum capital gains rates.
(1) In general.
If a taxpayer has a net capital gain for tax years ending prior to January 1, 2010, the tax imposed by this section for such taxable year shall not exceed the sum of:
(C) Itemized deductions.
(1) In general.
For the purposes of section (2), “itemized deductions” means the amount of federal itemized deductions as modified by the modifications in § 44-30-12.
(2) Individuals who do not itemize their deductions.
In the case of an individual who does not elect to itemize his deductions for the taxable year, they may elect to take a standard deduction.
(3) Basic standard deduction.
The Rhode Island standard deduction shall be allowed in accordance with the following table:
Filing status Amount Single $5,350 Married filing jointly or qualifying widow(er) $8,900 Married filing separately $4,450 Head of Household $7,850
(4) Additional standard deduction for the aged and blind.
An additional standard deduction shall be allowed for individuals age sixty-five (65) or older or blind in the amount of $1,300 for individuals who are not married and $1,050 for individuals who are married.
(5) Limitation on basic standard deduction in the case of certain dependents.
In the case of an individual to whom a deduction under section (E) is allowable to another taxpayer, the basic standard deduction applicable to such individual shall not exceed the greater of:
(6) Certain individuals not eligible for standard deduction.
(c) An estate or trust;
The standard deduction shall be zero.
In the case of:
(7) Adjustments for inflation.
Each dollar amount contained in paragraphs (3), (4) and (5) shall be increased by an amount equal to:
(D) Overall limitation on itemized deductions.
(1) General rule.
In the case of an individual whose adjusted gross income as modified by § 44-30-12 exceeds the applicable amount, the amount of the itemized deductions otherwise allowable for the taxable year shall be reduced by the lesser of:
(2) Applicable amount.
(a) In general.
For purposes of this section, the term “applicable amount” means $156,400 ($78,200 in the case of a separate return by a married individual)
(b) Adjustments for inflation.
Each dollar amount contained in paragraph (a) shall be increased by an amount equal to:
(3) Phase-out of Limitation.
(a) In general.
In the case of taxable year beginning after December 31, 2005, and before January 1, 2010, the reduction under section (1) shall be equal to the applicable fraction of the amount which would be the amount of such reduction.
(b) Applicable fraction.
For purposes of paragraph (a), the applicable fraction shall be determined in accordance with the following table:
| For taxable years beginning in | ||
| calendar year | The applicable fraction is | |
| 2006 and 2007 | ⅔ | |
| 2008 and 2009 | ⅓ |
(E) Exemption amount.
(1) In general.
Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the term “exemption amount” means $3,400.
(2) Exemption amount disallowed in case of certain dependents.
In the case of an individual with respect to whom a deduction under this section is allowable to another taxpayer for the same taxable year, the exemption amount applicable to such individual for such individual's taxable year shall be zero.
(3) Adjustments for inflation.
The dollar amount contained in paragraph (1) shall be increased by an amount equal to:
(4) Limitation.
(a) In general.
In the case of any taxpayer whose adjusted gross income as modified for the taxable year exceeds the threshold amount shall be reduced by the applicable percentage.
(b) Applicable percentage.
In the case of any taxpayer whose adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds the threshold amount, the exemption amount shall be reduced by two (2) percentage points for each $2,500 (or fraction thereof) by which the taxpayer’s adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds the threshold amount. In the case of a married individual filing a separate return, the preceding sentence shall be applied by substituting “$1,250” for “$2,500.” In no event shall the applicable percentage exceed one hundred percent (100%).
(c) Threshold Amount.
For the purposes of this paragraph, the term ‘‘threshold amount’’ shall be determined with the following table:
Filing status Amount Single $156,400 Married filing jointly of qualifying widow(er) $234,600 Married filing separately $117,300 Head of Household $195,500
(d) Adjustments for inflation.
Each dollar amount contained in paragraph (b) shall be increased by an amount equal to:
(5) Phase-out of limitation.
(a) In general.
In the case of taxable years beginning after December 31, 2005, and before January 1, 2010, the reduction under section 4 shall be equal to the applicable fraction of the amount which would be the amount of such reduction.
(b) Applicable fraction.
For the purposes of paragraph (a), the applicable fraction shall be determined in accordance with the following table:
| For taxable years beginning | The applicable fraction is | |
| in calendar year | ||
| 2006 and 2007 | ⅔ | |
| 2008 and 2009 | ⅓ |
(F) Alternative minimum tax.
(1) General rule. There is hereby imposed (in addition to any other tax imposed by this subtitle) a tax equal to the excess (if any) of:
(2) The tentative minimum tax for the taxable year is the sum of:
(6) Exemption amount.
For purposes of this section “exemption amount” means:
Filing status Amount Single $39,150 Married filing jointly or qualifying widow(er) $53,700 Married filing separately $26,850 Head of Household $39,150 Estate or trust $24,650
(7) Treatment of unearned income of minor children
(a) In general.
In the case of a minor child, the exemption amount for purposes of section (6) shall not exceed the sum of:
(8) Adjustments for inflation.
The dollar amount contained in paragraphs (6) and (7) shall be increased by an amount equal to:
(9) Phase-out.
(a) In general.
The exemption amount of any taxpayer shall be reduced (but not below zero) by an amount equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount by which alternative minimum taxable income of the taxpayer exceeds the threshold amount.
(b) Threshold amount.
For purposes of this paragraph, the term “threshold amount” shall be determined with the following table:
Filing status Amount Single $123,250 Married filing jointly or qualifying widow(er) $164,350 Married filing separately $82,175 Head of Household $123,250 Estate or Trust $82,150
(c) Adjustments for inflation
Each dollar amount contained in paragraph (9) shall be increased by an amount equal to:
(G) Other Rhode Island taxes.
(1) General rule. There is hereby imposed (in addition to any other tax imposed by this subtitle) a tax equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of:
(H) Tax for children under 18 with investment income.
(1) General rule. There is hereby imposed a tax equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of:
(I) Averaging of farm income.
(1) General rule. At the election of an individual engaged in a farming business or fishing business, the tax imposed in section 2 shall be equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of:
(J) Cost-of-living adjustment.
(1) In general.
The cost-of-living adjustment for any calendar year is the percentage (if any) by which:
(2) CPI for any calendar year.
For purposes of paragraph (1), the CPI for any calendar year is the average of the consumer price index as of the close of the twelve (12) month period ending on August 31 of such calendar year.
(3) Consumer price index.
For purposes of paragraph (2), the term “consumer price index” means the last consumer price index for all urban consumers published by the department of labor. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the revision of the consumer price index that is most consistent with the consumer price index for calendar year 1986 shall be used.
(4) Rounding.
(a) In general.
If any increase determined under paragraph (1) is not a multiple of $50, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $50.
(K) Credits against tax. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2001, a taxpayer entitled to any of the following federal credits enacted prior to January 1, 1996, shall be entitled to a credit against the Rhode Island tax imposed under this section:
(N) Rhode Island earned-income credit.
(1) In general.
For tax years beginning before January 1, 2015, a taxpayer entitled to a federal earned-income credit shall be allowed a Rhode Island earned-income credit equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the federal earned-income credit. Such credit shall not exceed the amount of the Rhode Island income tax.
For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2015, and before January 1, 2016, a taxpayer entitled to a federal earned-income credit shall be allowed a Rhode Island earned-income credit equal to ten percent (10%) of the federal earned-income credit. Such credit shall not exceed the amount of the Rhode Island income tax.
For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2016, a taxpayer entitled to a federal earned-income credit shall be allowed a Rhode Island earned-income credit equal to twelve and one-half percent (12.5%) of the federal earned-income credit. Such credit shall not exceed the amount of the Rhode Island income tax.
For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2017, a taxpayer entitled to a federal earned-income credit shall be allowed a Rhode Island earned-income credit equal to fifteen percent (15%) of the federal earned-income credit. Such credit shall not exceed the amount of the Rhode Island income tax.
For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, a taxpayer entitled to a federal earned-income credit shall be allowed a Rhode Island earned-income credit equal to sixteen percent (16%) of the federal earned-income credit. Such credit shall not exceed the amount of the Rhode Island income tax.
(2) Refundable portion.
In the event the Rhode Island earned-income credit allowed under paragraph (N)(1) of this section exceeds the amount of Rhode Island income tax, a refundable earned-income credit shall be allowed as follows.
(3) For the period January 1, 2011, through December 31, 2011, and thereafter, “Rhode Island taxable income” means federal adjusted gross income as determined under the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. § 1 et seq., and as modified for Rhode Island purposes pursuant to § 44-30-12 less the amount of Rhode Island Basic Standard Deduction allowed pursuant to subparagraph 44-30-2.6(c)(3)(B), and less the amount of personal exemption allowed pursuant to subparagraph 44-30-2.6(c)(3)(C).
(A) Tax imposed.
(I) There is hereby imposed on the taxable income of married individuals filing joint returns, qualifying widow(er), every head of household, unmarried individuals, married individuals filing separate returns and bankruptcy estates, a tax determined in accordance with the following table:
| RI Taxable Income | RI Income Tax | ||||
| Over | But not over | Pay + % on Excess | on the amount over | ||
| $ 0 - | $ 55,000 | $ 0 + 3.75% | $ 0 | ||
| 55,000 - | 125,000 | 2,063 + 4.75% | 55,000 | ||
| 125,000 - | 5,388 + 5.99% | 125,000 |
(II) There is hereby imposed on the taxable income of an estate or trust a tax determined in accordance with the following table:
| RI Taxable Income | RI Income Tax | ||||
| Over | But not over | Pay + % on Excess | on the amount over | ||
| $ 0 - | $ 2,230 | $ 0 + 3.75% | $ 0 | ||
| 2,230 - | 7,022 | 84 + 4.75% | 2,230 | ||
| 7,022 - | 312 + 5.99% | 7,022 |
(B) Deductions:
(I) Rhode Island Basic Standard Deduction.
Only the Rhode Island standard deduction shall be allowed in accordance with the following table:
Filing status Amount Single $7,500 Married filing jointly or qualifying widow(er) $15,000 Married filing separately $7,500 Head of Household $11,250
(C) Exemption Amount:
(III) Identifying information required.
(E) Adjustment for inflation. The dollar amount contained in subparagraphs 44-30-2.6(c)(3)(A), 44-30-2.6(c)(3)(B) and 44-30-2.6(c)(3)(C) shall be increased annually by an amount equal to:
(F) Credits against tax.
(I) Notwithstanding any other provisions of Rhode Island Law, for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2011, the only credits allowed against a tax imposed under this chapter shall be as follows:
History of Section.
P.L. 2001, ch. 77, art. 7, § 1; P.L. 2003, ch. 376, art. 7, § 2; P.L. 2005, ch. 117, art. 16, § 4; P.L. 2005, ch. 340, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 401, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 246, art. 30, § 7; P.L. 2007, ch. 73, art. 7, § 5; P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 32, § 3; P.L. 2009, ch. 68, art. 16, § 15; P.L. 2010, ch. 19, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 20, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 145, art. 12, § 7; P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 11, § 12; P.L. 2016, ch. 142, art. 13, § 15; P.L. 2017, ch. 302, art. 8, § 19; P.L. 2017, ch. 451, § 21; P.L. 2018, ch. 47, art. 4, § 13; P.L. 2023, ch. 79, art. 4, § 3, effective June 16, 2023.