Rhode Island
Sales tax
$0.00
Total with tax
$0.00
Combined rate
0%
Rhode Island sales tax rates
- State rate
- 7%
- Local taxes
- Rhode Island has one statewide rate and no local sales tax.
Good to know
- Separately, there is a 6% hotel tax and a 1% local meals and beverage tax.
How to work out Rhode Island sales tax
Add the state rate and your local rate to get the combined rate. Then:
- Tax on a price: price × combined rate. At 7%, $100 carries $7.00, so you pay $107.00.
- Tax inside a total: total ÷ (1 + combined rate) gives the price before tax. The difference is the tax.
Some goods are taxed at a different rate or not at all, such as groceries in many states. Check the state's page for the item you're pricing.
Selling in Rhode Island? A business that makes taxable sales usually needs a sales tax permit from the state before its first sale. See Rhode Island's seller's permit and resale certificate rules and its remote seller threshold. Our Rhode Island business guide covers registering a company there.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island's state sales tax rate is 7%. Rhode Island has one statewide rate and no local sales tax.
Does Rhode Island have local sales tax?
Rhode Island has one statewide rate and no local sales tax.
How do I calculate Rhode Island sales tax?
Multiply the price by the combined rate. At 7%, a $100 purchase carries $7.00 in tax, for $107.00 in total. To take tax out of a total, divide the total by 1 plus the rate: $107.00 ÷ 1.07 = $100.
Sources
We take every fee, deadline and rule on this page from these pages and nowhere else. Rules change, so open the source before you pay anything.
- 1.Rhode Island sales tax rates (official)Checked November 9, 2026
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