Sales tax in Rhode Island
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The Rhode Island state sales tax rate is 7%. Cities, counties and districts add their own on top, so the combined rate depends on where in Rhode Island you are.
All 90 Rhode Island ZIP codes on file land on 7% combined.
State rate from Current jurisdiction rate and boundary files, checked Sep 3, 2026.
How exact these figures are
Of 90 ZIP codes in Rhode Island, 81 resolve to a single verified rate for every address inside them.
A ZIP code is a mail route, not a tax boundary. Where one crosses a city or district line, the rate depends on the street address, and no lookup by ZIP code alone can settle it. Enter your ZIP code in the calculator for the closest figure we hold.
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TaxAndTips provides informational estimates from published tax-rate data. Actual tax treatment can depend on the product or service, the exact address, the transaction, exemption status and applicable law. For official obligations, consult the taxing authority or a qualified tax professional.