Rhode Island Sales Tax
Rhode Island applies a flat 7% statewide rate with no county or local additions. The clothing exemption covers individual items under $250 per item. Groceries are exempt.
Rates verified January 2026 · Source: Rhode Island Dept. of Revenue
Rhode Island Sales Tax Calculator 2026
Flat 7% statewide · clothing under $250/item exempt · no local additions
Rhode Island has a flat 7% state sales tax with no local additions. The rate is the same everywhere in the state. Clothing and footwear items under $250 per item are exempt from Rhode Island sales tax.
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Rhode Island combined rates by city — 2026 reference
- 7%ProvidenceProvidence County · State 7% only — no local additions in RI
- 7%WarwickKent County · State 7% only
- 7%CranstonProvidence County · State 7% only
- 7%PawtucketProvidence County · State 7% only
- 7%East ProvidenceProvidence County · State 7% only
- 7%WoonsocketProvidence County · State 7% only
ZIP and district rules can differ. Verify on Rhode Island Dept. of Revenue.
State rate: 7%
Avg combined: 7%
Economic nexus: $100,000 in sales OR 200 transactions in Rhode Island
Filing: Monthly, Quarterly, or Annual
Often taxable in Rhode Island
- General merchandise
- Electronics
- Furniture
- Restaurant meals
- Clothing over $250/item
Common exemptions
- Clothing and footwear under $250 per item
- Unprepared groceries
- Prescription drugs
- Medical equipment
Rhode Island sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the Rhode Island sales tax rate in 2026?
Rhode Island has a flat 7% state rate with no local additions.
Is clothing taxed in Rhode Island?
Clothing and footwear items under $250 per individual item are exempt from Rhode Island sales tax. Items at $250 or more are taxable at 7%.
Sales tax calculators for other states
Nevada8.23% avgWashington9.38% avgColorado7.81% avgArizona8.37% avgOregon0%Georgia7.34% avgUtah7.19% avgTennessee9.55% avgMinnesota7.49% avgMichigan6% avgCalifornia8.72% avgTexas8.2% avgFlorida7.01% avgNew York8.52% avgIllinois8.74% avgOhio7.22% avgPennsylvania6.34% avgNorth Carolina6.99% avgVirginia5.63% avgMassachusetts6.25% avgIndiana7% avgWisconsin5.7% avgMaryland6% avgMissouri8.29% avgAlabama9.24% avgLouisiana9.56% avgKentucky6% avgSouth Carolina7.42% avgNew Jersey6.6% avgConnecticut6.35% avgArkansas9.47% avgOklahoma8.98% avgKansas8.68% avgIowa6.94% avgNebraska6.97% avgWest Virginia6.55% avgMississippi7.07% avgNew Mexico7.62% avgIdaho6.02% avgVermont6.24% avgMaine5.5% avgHawaii4.44% avgNorth Dakota6.96% avgSouth Dakota6.4% avgAlaska0%Montana0%New Hampshire0%Delaware0%Wyoming5.44% avg
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Disclaimer: Rates are for informational and educational purposes and may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with the official Rhode Island revenue authority or a qualified professional before filing or making business decisions.