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Rhode Islandworking inVirginia
Standard — file nonresident return if onsite
Virginia
Work State Tax Rate
2%-5.75%
Withholding Starts
Day 1
Law Last Updated
Jan 1, 2025
Employee Obligations (Which Returns YOU Must File)
If you physically work in Virginia, file a nonresident Virginia return (tax rate: 2%-5.75%). Then file your Rhode Island return and claim the RI Schedule II 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 $8,000 of wages.
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Employee/Individual Tax Source: https://www.tax.virginia.gov/who-must-file
Employer/Withholding Source: https://www.tax.virginia.gov/withholding-tax
Row last reviewed: Apr 27, 2026Home state credit form: RI Schedule II
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.