Rhode Island Sales Tax Rate (2026)
State Base Rate
7%
No additional local sales taxes apply statewide.
Last updated:
How Sales Tax Works in Rhode Island
Rhode Island imposes a statewide base sales tax rate of 7%. Rhode Island is a destination-based sales tax state, meaning the tax rate is determined by the buyer's delivery address.
Rates in Rhode Island are typically updated annually. Businesses should monitor rate changes regularly to maintain compliance.
Example API Response
Query real-time sales tax rates programmatically. Here is an example response for Providence County:
api-response
GETRequest
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
"https://salestaxapi.io/api/rates?state=RI&zip=02903"200Response
{
"state": "RI",
"zip": "02903",
"county": "Providence County",
"total_rate": 0.07
}Get real-time Rhode Island sales tax rates via API
Access accurate, jurisdiction-level tax rates for every address in Rhode Island. Updated daily from Rhode Island Division of Taxation.
No credit card required · 14-day free trial
Rhode Island Sales Tax FAQ
What is the sales tax rate in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island has a flat statewide sales tax rate of 7% with no additional local sales taxes.
Does Rhode Island have local sales tax?
No. Rhode Island does not allow local jurisdictions to levy additional sales taxes.
How often does Rhode Island update sales tax rates?
Rhode Island's state rate is set by legislation and changes infrequently.