Rhode Island Sales Tax (2026)

Info: State sales and use tax is a flat 7% statewide; Rhode Island has no general local (county or city) sales tax.

InfoVerified Jul 18, 2026

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State sales and use tax is a flat 7% statewide; Rhode Island has no general local (county or city) sales tax. A separate 1% local meals and beverage tax applies at eating and drinking establishments.

Official source: tax.ri.gov →

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Sales Tax in states bordering Rhode Island

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ConnecticutInfo
State sales tax is 6.35%; Connecticut has no local or municipal sales taxes. Certain sales carry special rates (e.g., meals 7.35%, some motor vehicles/luxury goods 7.75%).
Verified Jul 4, 2026 · Source: portal.ct.gov · Full Connecticut rule →
MassachusettsInfo
6.25% state sales and use tax on tangible personal property and telecommunications. There is no general local sales tax (a local option applies only to restaurant meals).
Verified Jul 11, 2026 · Source: mass.gov · Full Massachusetts rule →

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