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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 Virginia return and claim the Schedule OSC 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).

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Related guides

Employee/Individual Tax Source: https://tax.ri.gov/
Row last reviewed: May 9, 2026Home state credit form: Schedule OSC

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.