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Rhode Island Sales Tax (2026)

Info: State sales and use tax is a flat 7% statewide; Rhode Island has no general local (county or city) sales tax.

InfoVerified Jul 18, 2026

State sales and use tax is a flat 7% statewide; Rhode Island has no general local (county or city) sales tax. A separate 1% local meals and beverage tax applies at eating and drinking establishments.

Official source: tax.ri.gov →

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