Rhode Island income tax in 2026
Rhode Island taxes wages at 3.75% to 5.99% of taxable income. The same brackets apply to every filing status. The standard deduction is $11,200 single, $22,400 married filing jointly and $16,800 head of household, plus a $5,250 exemption per person and dependent; both are cut by 20% for each $7,450 of income over $261,000 and are gone above $290,800.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $82,050 | 3.75% |
| $82,050 to $186,450 | 4.75% |
| Over $186,450 | 5.99% |
Examples
- Single, $60,000: take-home about $48,757 a year ($4,063 a month) after $5,020 federal tax, $4,590 FICA and $1,633 Rhode Island tax.
- Married, $120,000, two children under 17: about $102,308 a year ($8,526 a month) after $5,640 federal tax (after the Child Tax Credit), $9,180 FICA and $2,873 Rhode Island tax.
Both use the federal standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions; change any detail in the calculator above.
Questions
What is Rhode Island's income tax rate in 2026?
Rhode Island taxes wages at 3.75% to 5.99% of taxable income in 2026. The same brackets apply to every filing status. The standard deduction is $11,200 single, $22,400 married filing jointly and $16,800 head of household, plus a $5,250 exemption per person and dependent; both are cut by 20% for each $7,450 of income over $261,000 and are gone above $290,800.
How much is $60,000 a year after tax in Rhode Island?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, about $48,757 a year ($4,063 a month): $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 Social Security and Medicare and $1,633 Rhode Island income tax.
Are there local income taxes in Rhode Island?
No city or county income taxes apply to most Rhode Island residents' wages.
Rhode Island rules checked on 2026-10-01: tax.ri.gov, tax.ri.gov. Federal figures from the IRS (Rev. Proc. 2025-32). An estimate, not tax advice.