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Washingtonworking 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)
Since Washington has no income tax, you won't face double taxation. However, if you physically work in Rhode Island, you may owe Rhode Island income tax (3.75%/4.75%/5.99%) and need to file a nonresident Rhode Island return.
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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Employee/Individual Tax Source: https://tax.ri.gov/
Employer/Withholding Source: https://tax.ri.gov/tax-sections/withholding-tax
Row last reviewed: May 9, 2026
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.