Sales Tax Calculator, Rhode Island
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Rhode Island has a 7% state sales tax with no local additions. The rate is flat and consistent across all of Rhode Island.
Rhode Island exempts most clothing, groceries, and prescription drugs from sales tax.
▶US State Sales Tax Rates Reference
| State | State Rate |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 4% |
| Alaska | No tax |
| Arizona | 5.6% |
| Arkansas | 6.5% |
| California | 7.25% |
| Colorado | 2.9% |
| Connecticut | 6.35% |
| Delaware | No tax |
| Florida | 6% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| Hawaii | 4% |
| Idaho | 6% |
| Illinois | 6.25% |
| Indiana | 7% |
| Iowa | 6% |
| Kansas | 6.5% |
| Kentucky | 6% |
| Louisiana | 4.45% |
| Maine | 5.5% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% |
| Michigan | 6% |
| Minnesota | 6.875% |
| Mississippi | 7% |
| Missouri | 4.225% |
| Montana | No tax |
| Nebraska | 5.5% |
| Nevada | 6.85% |
| New Hampshire | No tax |
| New Jersey | 6.625% |
| New Mexico | 4.875% |
| New York | 4% |
| North Carolina | 4.75% |
| North Dakota | 5% |
| Ohio | 5.75% |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% |
| Oregon | No tax |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Rhode Island | 7% |
| South Carolina | 6% |
| South Dakota | 4.2% |
| Tennessee | 7% |
| Texas | 6.25% |
| Utah | 4.85% |
| Vermont | 6% |
| Virginia | 4.3% |
| Washington | 6.5% |
| West Virginia | 6% |
| Wisconsin | 5% |
| Wyoming | 4% |
| District of Columbia | 6% |
▶Canadian Provincial Tax Rates Reference
| Province / Territory | Tax Type | Combined Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | GST only | 5% |
| British Columbia | GST + PST 7% | 12% |
| Manitoba | GST + PST 7% | 12% |
| New Brunswick | HST | 15% |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | HST | 15% |
| Northwest Territories | GST only | 5% |
| Nova Scotia | HST | 15% |
| Nunavut | GST only | 5% |
| Ontario | HST | 13% |
| Prince Edward Island | HST | 15% |
| Quebec | GST + QST 9.975% | 14.975% |
| Saskatchewan | GST + PST 6% | 11% |
| Yukon | GST only | 5% |
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General calculator →Frequently Asked Questions, Sales Tax Calculator in Rhode Island
What is the Rhode Island sales tax rate?↓
Rhode Island has a flat 7% state sales tax, tied for the highest base state rate in the US. Cities and towns are not permitted to add local sales taxes, so the rate is uniform across Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Newport, and the rest of the state. A higher 8% rate applies to prepared food and beverages at restaurants.
Is clothing taxed in Rhode Island?↓
Rhode Island exempts most clothing and footwear from sales tax, up to $250 per item. For items costing more than $250, only the amount above $250 is taxable. On a $300 coat, sales tax applies to $50 (amount above $250), resulting in $3.50 in tax. On a $200 shirt, there is no sales tax because it is under the $250 threshold. This generous exemption makes Rhode Island one of the most clothing-friendly states for sales tax.
What else is exempt from Rhode Island sales tax?↓
Rhode Island exempts most unprepared food (groceries), prescription drugs, most medical equipment, and textbooks. Services are generally not subject to Rhode Island sales tax, though specific services including telecommunications, laundry/dry cleaning, and pet grooming are taxable. Restaurant meals and prepared food are taxed at a higher 8% rate, with an additional 1% local meals and beverage tax in some cities.
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