See all 50 states on one map and compare side-by-side. Start 7-day free trial — no card required
Massachusettsworking inRhode Island
Standard — file nonresident return if onsite
Rhode Island
Work State Tax Rate
3.75%/4.75%/5.99%
Withholding Starts
Day 1
Law Last Updated
Jan 1, 2025
Employee Obligations (Which Returns YOU Must File)
If you physically work in Rhode Island, file a nonresident Rhode Island return (tax rate: 3.75%/4.75%/5.99%). Then file your Massachusetts return and claim the Schedule Z credit so you don't get taxed twice on the same income.
Employer Obligations (What Your Employer Must Withhold & Remit)
Register for withholding and unemployment from day 1. Unemployment applies to the first $29,200 of wages.
Other Paycheck Deductions (Disability, Paid Leave, Unemployment)
TDI plus PFML combined 1.1% (entirely employee-funded).
Related guides
More from Massachusetts · Cross-State Work
- Massachusetts → North Dakota
- Massachusetts → Nebraska
- Massachusetts → New Hampshire
- Massachusetts → New Jersey
- Massachusetts → New Mexico
Moving to Rhode Island from elsewhere · Cross-State Work
Massachusetts → Rhode Island in other topics
Employee/Individual Tax Source: https://tax.ri.gov/
Employer/Withholding Source: https://tax.ri.gov/tax-sections/withholding-tax
Row last reviewed: May 9, 2026Home state credit form: Schedule Z
This is general information, not tax or legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always consult a licensed CPA or tax attorney for your specific situation. All information researched as of March 21, 2026.